Publication at Central Library of Charles University |
2012
Abstract
International law does not concede the subjectivity of non-state armed groups, which is surely sensible and beneficial from the international point of view. At the same time, however, it may cause complications where these non-state participants commit reprehensible acts while it is not possible to use the “same standard” as in the case of states.
Using the example of child soldiers, this article aims to show the specific pitfalls of non-existing subjectivity of non-state armed groups, as well as the ways international law is trying to overcome them. However, can this be achieved in a way where the non-state participants do not factually reach even a certain level of quasi-subjectivity?