Jus in Bello

Question 1

What are the two main Jus in Bello principles?

Answer 1

• Principle of proportionality
• Principle of discrimination

Question 2

What is the principle of proportionality?

Answer 2

The use of weapons must be in proportion to the threat posed

Question 3

Give an example of a war following the principle of proportionality

Answer 3

Using carefully targeted bombs against buildings known to be attack bases

Question 4

What is the principle of discrimination?

Answer 4

The idea that those waging a war should discriminate between civilians and non-civilians to ensure that civilians are not harmed. There should be no attacks that target civilians or put them at risk

Question 5

Give an example of a war following the principle of discrimination

Answer 5

One that ensures no or minimum civilian deaths

Question 6

What does Coady say about the principle of discrimination?

Answer 6

He says it is impractical to have a war in which no civilians are harmed. Says civilian deaths are only just if they are an unintended side effect of a just act of war

Question 7

What does Shue say about the principle of discrimination?

Answer 7

Supports the principle by saying that attacks on civilians undermines the morality of those fighting

Question 8

What does Bowie say about the principle of discrimination?

Answer 8

Says that if the civilian population supported a war that was unprovoked, then they are guiltier than the soldiers trying to defend themselves