Addressing challenges and development in enforcing international laws on child soldiers: The need for legal reform

Okereke, Obinna Nnanna, Nnawulezi, Uche, Magashi, Salim Bashir, Adiyatma, Septhian Eka and Balarabe, Kasim (2024) Addressing challenges and development in enforcing international laws on child soldiers: The need for legal reform. Journal of Law and Legal Reform, 5 (4). ISSN 2715-0941

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the challenges of enforcing the international legal framework on child soldiering. The paper reveals that, as the offense of child soldiering escalates, the multi-dimensional scope for protecting child soldiers spans various legal regimes under international law. It argues that, despite several prohibitive norms established in International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and International Criminal Law (ICL), their application or enforcement against child soldiering remains ineffective and inadequate due to numerous impediments and challenges. This is because "law on paper," like a baby in the womb, must align with "law in action" to achieve adequate effectiveness. The methodology employed is doctrinal research. Major gaps were identified, and the paper provides comprehensive recommendations to enhance the enforcement of global treaties against child soldiering. The paper concludes with recommendations to address the technical and legal complexities associated with child soldiering.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Child Soldiering | Enforcement | Legal Framework | International | Challenges
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 09 Feb 2025 12:23
Last Modified: 09 Feb 2025 12:23
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.15294/jllr.v5i4.1529
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9110

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