The long decade: how 9/11 changed the law

This collection contains contributions by international legal scholars who critically reflect on how the terrorist attacks of 9/11 precipitated the reactionary legal changes, and examines how the uncertainties of the 'long decade' made fear a political and legal force, challenged national...

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Contributors: Jenkins, David (Editor) ; Jacobsen, Amanda (Editor) ; Henriksen, Anders (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford [u.a.] Oxford University Press 2014
In:Year: 2014
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Keywords:
Terrorism > Prevention > Law and legislation
Terrorism > Prevention > Law and legislation > United States
Terrorism ; Prevention ; Law and legislation
Terrorism ; Prevention ; Law and legislation ; United States
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009
Related Items:Erscheint auch als: 1610117298
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Summary:This collection contains contributions by international legal scholars who critically reflect on how the terrorist attacks of 9/11 precipitated the reactionary legal changes, and examines how the uncertainties of the 'long decade' made fear a political and legal force, challenged national constitutional orders, altered fundamental assumptions about the rule of law, and ultimately raised questions about how democracy and human rights can cope with competing security pressures, while considering the complex process of crafting anti-terrorism measures.
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 347 Seiten)
ISBN:9780199368358
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199368327.001.0001