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In this timely book, William Boothby evaluates how existing legal principles and rules apply to various emerging brain technologies. In particular, he explores the legal and ethical implications of the use of such technologies in the context of warfare.

In this timely book, William Boothby evaluates how existing legal principles and rules apply to various emerging brain technologies. In particular, he explores the legal and ethical implications of the use of such technologies in the context of warfare.


The book sets out the complex challenges posed by the use of brain-computer interfaces - an innovation which enables both the monitoring and influencing of innermost brain activity, including the use of thought-controlled weapons - and the use of artificial brains in warfare, highlighting how the rapid advancement of science necessitates clear legal boundaries. Key questions addressed include the legal acceptability of direct brain-to-brain human interaction, the repercussions of enhancing soldiers’ brains and the types of devices prohibited for use on adversaries, as well as broader issues of identity, security and autonomy. Boothby identifies the positions taken by states and international bodies across the globe, mapping out future system projections and assessing their legal implications.

The Law on Brain Technologies in Warfare is an essential read for developers, producers, manufacturers and suppliers of brain technologies, as well as practitioners who provide legal advice to the military and governments. It will also be an important reference point for scholars in the fields of military law, humanitarian law, technology law and international law. It is also a crucial resource for those involved in the policy development and application of brain technologies in military and security contexts.

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A thought provoking, meticulously researched contribution on an underexplored advanced technology. Methodologically underpinned in existing IHL, Boothbys earlier works on traditional weapon systems to modern technologies makes him uniquely qualified for this cutting-edge contribution on the application of law to the most technologically advanced and complex weapon system to date, the brain. -- Martha M. Bradley, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Bill Boothbys widely recognized expertise in weapons law, targeting, and the law governing armed conflict underpins a comprehensive and fascinating analysis of how international law would apply to the developing and prospective use of brain technology in the conduct hostilities. Seemingly futuristic this work provides a blueprint to avoid playing catch up in the regulation and employment of swiftly evolving technology. -- Ken Watkin, former Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Forces Boothby once again tackles the challenges at the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and warfare with his signature thoroughness, deep expertise, and legal acumen. His review of emerging brain technologies is both comprehensive and insightful. This book is a must have for anyone studying or practicing in the area of emerging technologies, warfare, and the law. -- Gary P. Corn, American University Washington College of Law, USA The Law on Brain Technologies in Warfare is a thought-provoking and highly recommendable assessment of brain technologies, such as brain-computer interfaces and brain enhancement and brain degradation, designed for military purposes under the international rules and principles of the jus in bello and the jus ad bellum. -- Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Europa-Universität Viadrina, Germany

Contents
1 The law on brain technologies in warfare: introduction 1
2 Preliminary concepts 15
3 Opportunities, risks and issues 34
4 Targeting using brain technology 65
5 Persons and objects entitled to special protection 118
6 Weapons law and brain technologies 173
7 Methods of warfare and brain technologies 214
8 Brain technologies and the law of neutrality 259
9 Brain technologies and the jus ad bellum 283
10 Human brain enhancement 306
11 Human brain degradation 326
12 Positions taken by states and international bodies 346
13 Brain technologies and international criminal law 364
14 The law on brain technologies in warfare: conclusion 388
William H. Boothby, Visiting Professor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa