DETERMINING THE END OF BELLIGERENT OCCUPATION: ASSESSMENT OF POSSIBLE SITUATIONS

Abstract

The Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I do not
provide much guidance in determining the end of belligerent occupation
in international armed conflict situations and discussions within the
academic circle provided little assistance in analysing the situation. In
this article attempt has been made to analyse various mechanisms and
instances which may or may not end belligerent occupation. While the
matter is largely a question of fact, the write-up will assist academics and
practitioners alike in clarifying the delicate nature of the concept of
occupation.