Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4058-9980-2
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 269 g

The ever-present threat of terrorism and the growing human-rights backlash against anti-terrorist policies are becoming ever more significant on the international stage. Constant media-coverage and public concern have characterised the debate over the last ten years.

This book is a fair and objective assessment of counter-terrorist policy and human rights worldwide, and covers a wide breadth of international material. While raising key questions for reader consideration, this book aims for straight-forward consideration, leaving polemic to the reader.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Whittaker, David J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Key issues. 2. Human rights in principle. 3. The state of play; observance or no? 4. Laws and terrorism: United Kingdom and United States. 5. Laws and terrorism: the European Union 6. Counter-terrorism tactics and rights: United Kingdom and United States. 7. Counter-terrorism tactics and rights: the European Union. 8. Counter-terrorism tactics and rights: treatment of suspects. 9. Rendition: kidnapping suspects by order. Final Thoughts – And the Future? Glossary. Where to find out more.

Über Autor(innen)

David Whittaker was formerly senior lecturer in international relations at Teeside university. Now a freelance expert on terrorism, his books include The Terrorism Reader (Routledge, 4th Edition 2012) and Asylum-Seekers and Refugees and Terrorism: Understanding the Global Threat.