This module explores certain key substantive and methodological issues associated with Counter-Terrorism Law and practice. In so doing the module draws upon legal concepts from fields including: Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and International Law. The issues are explored both at the international (including EU and EC) and domestic law level. As regards the latter particular attention is paid to the relevant British law. Topics addressed in the module include:
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Legal Definitions of Terrorism
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Terrorism as an International Crime
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Key International Initiatives in Countering Terrorism
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Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism
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Terrorism and International Humanitarian Law
British Legal Responses to Terrorism which involves examining the law set out in the principal British counter-terrorist statutes and exploring various areas therein making special provision for counter-terrorist action including the following topics:
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Arrest and Detention of Terrorist Suspects;
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Special Counter-Terrorist Investigative Powers;
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Proscription of Terrorist Organisation;
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Counter-Terrorist Offences in British Domestic Law;
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Lethal Force as a Response to Terrorism.
The first part of the Module will concentrate on the international context; the second part will concentrate particularly on British Law.
Since this is dynamic and evolving field of law, the topic areas covered may change from year to year depending on developments in international and domestic Counter-Terrorism Law and Practice.