ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on international humanitarian law (IHL) and peace operations: looking at the Common Article 1 responsibility to ‘ensure respect’ for IHL in the United Nations peacekeeping context. Both civilian and military dimensions are discussed, and existing mechanisms are noted. The importance of cross-sectoral collaboration and embedding IHL in policy, training and institutional learning structures are evident. The chapter suggests a number of opportunities to enhance understanding of, and compliance, with IHL. In particular it is clear that lessons can be drawn from international human rights law policies incorporated into UN Peacekeeping practice.
