Policing Global Regions: The Legal Context of Transnational Law Enforcement Cooperation

This book provides a comparative socio-legal analysis of law enforcement cooperation strategies in four regions: the European Union (EU), North America, Greater China, and Australasia. It explores challenges in policing practice and human rights protection and offers solutions for the latter based on strategies found in the former.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a thorough and comparative socio-legal analysis of law enforcement cooperation strategies across four distinct regions of the world: the European Union (EU), North America, Greater China, and Australasia. It delves into the intricate mechanisms and frameworks that facilitate law enforcement cooperation within the broader socio-legal context of global norm-making. The study explores a wide range of strategies employed, encompassing both legal frameworks that promote collaboration and formal and informal police networks. It also takes into account crime-specific engagement, such as campaigns focused on drug crimes, terrorism, financial crime, kidnappings, and other offenses. By examining challenges in policing practice and human rights protection in each region, the book seeks to identify potential solutions that can be drawn from existing strategies in other regions.

The study relies on an extensive assessment of primary and secondary literature sources in each region, as well as in-depth interviews with practitioners from various fields, including senior police officers, prosecutors, government officials, customs and military staff. This multi-faceted approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the strategies employed, their impact on human rights and policing practice, and the potential for cross-regional learning and adaptation.

The book is a valuable resource for academics, postgraduate students, policing and criminal justice practitioners, government officials, and policy makers. It provides insights into the latest developments, challenges, and best practices in law enforcement cooperation, enabling readers to stay informed and contribute to the development of effective and human rights-compliant law enforcement strategies.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367409074