T.M.C. Asser Press - Child Soldiers and International Law Book

This academic text explores the complex role of child soldiers within the framework of international law. While much of the current global discourse focuses on children as victims of human rights abuses, this book examines the reality that children sometimes participate in inflicting violence on others. By addressing both sides of this issue, the work provides a restorative transitional justice approach to accountability. It moves beyond the traditional view to look at how legal systems can handle the dual identity of children as both victims and perpetrators of crimes. This volume is an essential resource for those studying international criminal justice and the legal implications of armed conflict involving minors.