Abstract
While there is wide recognition of the two bodies of law being simultaneously applicable during armed conflict (International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law), the domestic implementation of these bodies of law has been inconsistent, especially when armed conflict occurs in states where emergency or martial laws exist. This paper will examine the international legal regulation of humanitarian and legal missions through the lens of the relationship between International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law and assess how current national regulatory methods support the legal and practical realization of both bodies of law. The research for this paper draws from an examination of doctrinal analysis, international and regional case law, and recent scholarly literature; the research finds that despite significant normative consensus at the international level regarding the relationship of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law, there is a persistent divergence at the national (domestic) level in terms of how these norms are implemented into practice. The article further posits that this divergence creates an obstacle to civilian protection, limits humanitarian access, and diminishes accountability mechanisms. To address this issue, the article introduces the Subbotina Integrated Regulatory Model, which is an innovative model created by the author to develop the integration of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law within national legal frameworks. The Subbotina Integrated Regulatory Model includes four key principles: concurrent applicability, functional protection of missions, positive state obligations, and judicial oversight; each of these principles addresses a key area in ensuring that national legal frameworks can effectively regulate humanitarian and legal missions in crises. Through the introduction of the Subbotina Integrated Regulatory Model, the article provides a structured and practical approach to implementing International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law nationally, intending to develop more consistent and effective national legal frameworks to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian and legal missions in crises.
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