What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory?

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Oscar Delgado

20 December, 01:08

What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory?

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The purpose of the doctrine is to ensure war is morally justifiable through a series of criteria, all of which must be met for a war to be considered just. The criteria are split into two groups: "right to go to war" (jus ad bellum) and "right conduct in war" (jus in bello).