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Zusatztext `An invaluable and unique guide to counter terrorism law and practise...This book is an excellent, accessible guide to difficult, increasingly broad, complex amd important area.'Sharon Hanson, The Howard Journal Informationen zum Autor Martin Polaine is a Director at Amicus Legal Consultants Ltd. He was previously a Consultant to the Criminal Law Section of the Commonwealth Secretariat, providing legal advice, technical assistance and training on international criminal law, including all aspects of counter-terrorism law. He is a co-author of Corruption and the Misuse of Public Office (OUP, 2006, £145).Arvinder Sambei is a Director at Amicus Legal Consultants Ltd. She was previously the head of the Criminal Law Section of the Commonwealth Secretariat. Her other previous positions include Legal Adviser at the Permanent Joint Headquarters (MoD), and the CPS. She is the co-author of the Extradition Law Handbook (OUP, 2005, £145).Anton du Plessis is the Head of the International Crime in Africa Programme at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in South Africa. He was previously a terrorism prevention expert at the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna. In these positions, he has provided technical assistance and training on counter-terrorism and international criminal law to officials in a number of countries. He is also an advocate of the High Court of South Africa and has published a number of journal articles and chapters on international crime and terrorism. Klappentext Counter-Terrorism Law and Practice provides in a single volume the core documents in international law relating to terrorism along with analytical commentary. The detailed narrative provides the reader with an understanding of issues likely to arise in practice, for example: competing jurisdiction; the impact of human rights law and practice; extradition; handling of MLA requests; and countering the financing of terrorism. The book also includes the key international and regional counter-terrorism instruments and coverage on the approach of other jurisdictions, particularly important when dealing with issues of international co-operation. The materials cover relevant case law from a range of jurisdictions as well as key documents from international organizations such as FATF. This text provides in a single volume the core documents in international law relating to terrorism and Zusammenfassung Counter-Terrorism Law and Practice provides in a single volume the core documents in international law relating to terrorism, together with analytical commentary. The detailed narrative provides the reader with an understanding of issues likely to arise in practice, for example competing jurisdiction; the impact of human rights law and practice; extradition; handling of MLA requests; and countering the financing of terrorism. The book also includes the key international and regional counter-terrorism instruments and coverage on the approach of other jurisdictions, particularly important when dealing with issues of international co-operation. The materials cover relevant case law from a range of jurisdictions as well as key documents from international organisations such as FATF. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Introduction Introduction What is Terrorism? International Legal Responses to Terrorism Overview of This Book 2: The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Instruments Introduction: Development of a Global Legal Regime against Terrorism Overview of the UN Counter-Terrorism Instruments Relevant Extracts from the UN 3: Criminalization and Jurisdiction Criminalization Criminalization of Terrorism Offence in National Laws United Nations Security Resolution 1373 Principal Terrorist Offences in the UK Reflecting Domestic Implementation of the UN Counter-Terrorism Instruments Jurisdiction 4: Investigations and Prosecutions...
