The Unit was established in 2009 by Professor Nigel White, building on the work done by the Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights Unit (2006-2009) led by Dr Daniel Moeckli. Its aim is to undertake research into the relationship between human rights law and international humanitarian law and current issues of security such as the threat of terrorism, the rise of private military security contractors and the changes to peacekeeping and other peace operations. The Unit will produce academic publications and policy documents on these issues and is available to undertake specific research projects at the request of governments, non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations, as well as conduct training courses in human rights and humanitarian law for military and security services.
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