Counter-terrorism and the Detention of Suspected Terrorists : Preventive Detention and International Human Rights 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 te...

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Main Author: Macken, Claire
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor & Francis, 2011.
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Summary: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 terrorists' is intended, therefore, to thwart a potential terrorist act recognising that retrospective action is of no consequence given the severity of terrorist crime. Although preventative steps against those reasonably suspected to have an intention to commit a terrorist act is sound counter-terrorism.
Item Description:The right to be brought promptly before a judge or other judicial officer, right to trial within a reasonable time.
Physical Description:1 online resource (233 pages)
ISBN:9781136741876
1136741879
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.