This book examines the attempts by the international community and the United Nations to define and criminalise terrorism. In doing so, it explores the difficul

Government responses to terrorism can conflict with the protection of human rights and the rule of law. By comprehensively looking at all aspects of counter-ter

The proliferation in terrorist activity has provoked an increase in the body of law, both at national and international level, which has sought to counter and p

The events of 11 September 2001 have led to significant developments in international law with respect to combating terrorism by military and non-military actio

This newly revised and updated second edition provides a comprehensive overview of international counter-terrorism law and practice. Brand new and revised chapt