Lynch, Andrew; MacDonald, Edwina; Williams, George --- "Law and Liberty in the War on Terror" (The Federation Press, 2007) [2007] ELECD 40

Editor(s): Lynch, Andrew; MacDonald, Edwina; Williams, George

Title: Law and Liberty in the War on Terror

Abstract (book): How can we ensure national security against people unafraid to kill themselves along with their victims - people who, self-evidently, will not be deterred by traditional laws which punish offenders after their crimes are committed. This is the challenge for liberal democracies such as Australia. New laws specifically designed to forestall terrorist activity have been a key response. Law and Liberty in the War on Terror describes these laws and debates both their effectiveness and impact on civil liberties. International and domestic commentators from the fields of government, law and political science address questions such as: How does the law define ‘terrorism’? Can the criminal justice system accommodate preparatory terrorism offences? Is torture ever acceptable as an interrogative method? What is the role of the judiciary in times of emergency? How do Australia’s anti-terrorism laws compare with those of the United Kingdom and New Zealand? How are Australian communities and politics affected by responses to terrorism?

Publisher: The Federation Press

Date of publication (paperback): 5 December 2007

ISBN Paperback: 9781862876743

Topic: Criminal Law & Procedure; Human Rights Law; Human Rights & Civil Liberties

Length (hardback; soft): 272