Drones, Bots, and the Law: Charting the Terrain of Autonomous Weapon Systems in International Conflict

Authors

  • Abdullah Yucel Attoryney At Law, Sonkaya Law Office, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Junaid Jan Lecturer, Department of Law, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Zain Aslam LLB Student, University Law College, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Adnan Aziz Lecturer, Department of Law, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62585/slpr.v2i1.27

Keywords:

Autonomous Weapons, drones, modern warfare

Abstract

This paper examines the challenges and future possibilities of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) in the context of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It investigates AWS definitions, focusing on substantial human oversight and differentiating AWS from artificial intelligence. The significance of understanding IHL is underscored by the author, given the UN's directive for AWS adherence to legal constraints on the use of force. The paper also discussed the three pillars of IHL – discrimination, proportionality, and precaution – are examined, highlighting challenges such as the complexities of discrimination in a post-9/11 era and the limitations of automated systems in applying common sense. The paper concludes by laying the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal dimensions of AWS in relation to civilian protection.

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Published

2023-10-13

How to Cite

Yucel, A., Jan, J., Aslam, M. Z., & Aziz, M. A. (2023). Drones, Bots, and the Law: Charting the Terrain of Autonomous Weapon Systems in International Conflict. Society, Law and Policy Review, 2(1), 26–36. https://doi.org/10.62585/slpr.v2i1.27

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Society, Law and Policy Review

Section

Articles