Human Rights Law and Counter Terrorism Strategies: Dead, Detained or Stateless

The United Nations urged Member States to ensure that counter-terrorism policies guaranteed respect for human rights and the rule of law in 2006. This book demonstrates that in many cases, these policies have failed to respect human rights, leading vulnerable people to be drawn towards supporting or committing acts of terrorism. Jurisprudence and public opinion in some countries have shifted from being more protective of human rights to an acquiescence that some draconian counter-terrorism methods are necessary and acceptable.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In 2006, the United Nations strongly urged Member States to ensure that their counterterrorism policies upheld the principles of respect for human rights and the rule of law. This book serves as a compelling demonstration that, in numerous instances, counterterrorism policies related to preventive detention, targeted killing, and measures pertaining to the return of foreign terrorist fighters have fallen short of respecting human rights. This trend has inadvertently encouraged vulnerable individuals to be drawn towards supporting or engaging in acts of terrorism. Furthermore, in recent years, jurisprudence and public opinion in certain countries have undergone a significant shift, moving from a position of greater protection of human rights to an acceptance that certain draconian counterterrorism methods are necessary and acceptable.

This book delves into the underlying reasons behind this shift, with a particular focus on the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel. It offers insightful recommendations to address this pressing issue. The work is of paramount importance for students, academics, and policy-makers engaged in the fields of human rights, humanitarian law, and counterterrorism. By examining the complexities and challenges associated with balancing human rights and counterterrorism efforts, this book provides valuable insights into the critical role that policymakers and practitioners play in ensuring the protection and promotion of human rights while effectively addressing the threat of terrorism.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367420352