Enforcing International Law Norms Against Terrorism

Papers originally presented in a conference held at the Catholic University, Milan, on 10-11 May 2002.

This work comprehensively analyses the suitability of existing international legal tools to enforce rules prohibiting terrorism. Contributions from leading experts in international law examine questions relating to the proper role of international law in combating terrorism.

In Peremptory Norms of International Law and Terrorism (Jus Cogens) and the Prohibition of Terrorism, Aniel de Beer evaluates the role of peremptory norms of international law or jus cogens in the fight against terrorism.

This newly revised and updated second edition provides a comprehensive overview of international counter-terrorism law and practice. Brand new and revised chapters provide critical commentary on the law from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, including new topics for this edition such as foreign terrorist fighters, the nexus between organized crime and terrorism, and the prevention of violent extremism.

Includes annex: The Huelva Declaration for an Alliance of Civilizations against Terrorism.

A systematic study on the legal regulation of the use of military force, both by international organisations and states, at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Government responses to terrorism can conflict with the protection of human rights and the rule of law. By comprehensively looking at all aspects of counter-terrorism measures from a comparative perspective, this book identifies best practices and makes clear recommendations for the future.

Since 9/11, terrorism has been at the forefront of global politics and international relations. This edition brings this comprehensive compilation of international law documents relating to terrorism up to date.