Targeted Killing Essay

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Meetra Alokozay
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International Law 001
Targeted Killings

Targeted killings refer to targeting or killing members of a terrorist group for holding them accountable for a terrorist act. According to David Kretzmer in page 188 of Targeted killing of suspected terrorists, there are two different views about targeted killings; the first idea views targeted killing as extra-judicial execution and the second idea views it as legitimate means of defense. (David Kretzmer, pg. 188). When it comes to dealing with targeted killings the argument of whether target killings should be solved through the domestic law or International law or domestic law. There are different preferences on approaching the targeted killings, but in my view, the best approach to approach targeted killing is the domestic law because applying international laws may question the constitutionality of a state, it can question the principle of legality and since it is very hard to distinguish between the civilians and combatants it can cost many lives.
One of the most important reasons that targeted killings should not be addressed through international law is that this can question a state’s constitutionality. Any independent state has its own constitution that states rules for different aspects in the territory; if the constitution exists and there are certain rules and conditions for different military operations, applying international laws in the country that may contradict the rules and conditions of the constitution, it is not only a disrespect to the constitution of the state, but, it is also questioning the constitutionality of the state. Implementing any international law within an independent state without its consent is also violating the state’s sov...

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Another disadvantage of applying domestic law to targeted killings is that there are chances of corruption taking place throughout the suspect’s jurisdiction period. Corruption is very common in any legal system; sometimes rights can be proved wrong and wrongs could be proved right. Therefore, it is risky to put the suspect through the jurisdiction and wait until the end and see him or her being proven innocent while he or she is not.
Overall, targeted killings are mostly not fair and the domestic laws shall be applied to them. Though there are some disadvantages of applying domestic laws to targeted killings such as corruption and taking more time, it gives the state its dignity and right to practice its own domestic law within its boundaries and it can save more lives. A state’s sovereignty and constitutionality comes first and no one shall disrespect it.

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