Routledge Research in Terrorism and the Law

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1. The United States, International Law and the Struggle against Terrorism

   By Thomas McDonnell

   Series: Routledge Research in Terrorism and the Law

   This book discusses the critical legal issues raised by the US responses to the terrorist threat, analyzing the actions taken by the Bush administration during the so-called "war on terrorism" and their compliance with international law. Thomas McDonnell highlights specific topics of legal interest...

   Published August 15th 2011 by Routledge
2. Counter-terrorism and the Detention of Suspected Terrorists

   Preventive Detention and International Human Rights Law

   By Claire Macken

   Series: Routledge Research in Terrorism and the Law

   In a regional, national and global response to terrorism, the emphasis necessarily lies on preventing the next terrorist act. Yet, with prevention comes prediction: the need to identify and detain those considered likely to engage in a terrorist act in the future. The detention of ‘suspected...

   Published April 17th 2011 by Routledge
3. Counter-Terrorism and Beyond

   The Culture of Law and Justice After 9/11

   Edited by Andrew Lynch, Nicola McGarrity, George Williams

   Series: Routledge Research in Terrorism and the Law

   This book considers the increasing trend towards a ‘culture of control’ in democratic countries. The post-9/11 counter-terrorism laws in nations such as the USA, the UK, Canada and Australia provide a stark demonstration of this trend. These laws share a focus on the pre-emption of crime,...

   Published May 23rd 2010 by Routledge
4. The United States, International Law, and the Struggle against Terrorism

   By Thomas McDonnell

   Series: Routledge Research in Terrorism and the Law

   This book discusses the critical legal issues raised by the US responses to the terrorist threat, analyzing the actions taken by the Bush administration during the so-called "War on Terrorism" and their compliance with international law. Thomas McDonnell highlights specific topics of legal interest...

   Published October 26th 2009 by Routledge