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ABSTRACT
International humanitarian law is one of the oldest bodies of international law and aims to regulate the conduct of states and individual participants in an armed conflict. Overtime it has developed various principles that aid in the enforcement of its laws. The rules governing the means and methods of warfare are one of such principles intended to direct parties to armed conflicts to carry out hostilities with a sense of humanity and accountability. Since the inception of these laws, there have been various instances of actions carried out by states and other parties to conflicts that are inconsistent with the provisions of IHL. On the modern battlefield, new weapons and strategies have arisen causing more devastating effects on man and his environment during or post-conflict. There is also the problem of an increasing lack of awareness; as actors such as insurgents and even civilians have become parties to armed conflict without in themselves knowing the rules and restrictions imposed during wartime.
It is my opinion that this topic needs to be examined and critically analyzed and explained in order to shine light on its overall relevance, shortcomings and achievements. This research analysis covers these rules and principles and the existing laws that have been put in place to regulate them as well as the existing applications of the law mentioned, on the modern battlefield. It also recommends certain actions that must be taken in order to raise and maintain accountability to these laws during times of war and peace alike.
