In 2006, the United Nations urged Member States to ensure that counter terrorism policies guaranteed respect for human rights and the rule of law. This book demonstrates that, in many cases, counter terrorism policies relating to preventive detention, targeted killing and measures relating to returning foreign terrorist fighters have failed to respect human rights, and this encourages vulnerable people to be drawn towards supporting or committing acts of terrorism. Furthermore, in recent years, jurisprudence and public opinion in some countries have shifted from being at one stage more protective of human rights, to an acquiescence that some particularly draconian counter terrorism methods are necessary and acceptable. This book analyzes why this has happened, with a focus on the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel, and offers suggestions to address this issue. The work will be essential reading for students, academics and policy-makers working in the areas of human rights, humanitarian law, and counter terrorism.
| ISBN: | 9780367420352 |
| Publication date: | 29th January 2024 |
| Author: | Diane Webber |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 258 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Research in Terrorism and the Law |
| Genres: |
Administrative jurisdiction and public administration Law: Human rights and civil liberties Comparative law Constitution International law Military and defence law and civilian service law Public Law Public procurement, services and supplies Civics and citizenship Police and security services |