COUNTER TERRORISM LAWS AND HUMAN RIGHTS The moral rule is not "when one is about to kill you, pre-empt him and kill him first," but rather "when one is about to kill you, do everything necessary in order to thwart his intention." Accordingly, if there is no alternative to killing him, strike first. If there is an alternative other than killing him, thwart his intention without striking first, without killing him. I Introduction Human rights and national security are at times perceived to be at odds
Compare and contrast the pre and post 9/11 law enforcement response to terrorism. What strategies could be implemented to increase future law enforcement capability in countering terrorism? “We’re in a new world. We’re in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn’t act.” (Rice, 2002). Law enforcement response to counter-terrorism fundamentally changed as a result of the unprecedented events of September 11th 2001 in
contrast the pre and post 9/11 law enforcement response to terrorism. What strategies could be implemented to increase future law enforcement capability in countering terrorism? Andrew McAdam Student Number: Word Count: “Things will never be the same.” (Miller, Stone & Mitchell, 2002, p. 3) Law enforcement has undergone dramatic changes as a result of the devastating events in the United States on 11 September 2001 (9/11). This essay will examine how law enforcement, specifically within
First, until now, government never provide careful and clear assessment for all counter terrorism efforts. For instance, regarding the detention policy, both for preventive and pre-trial detention, government also does not make any good evaluation over the efficacy of this policy. Undeniably, capturing the terrorist suspect may increase the police’s access to significant information because they can obtain from the detainees. As former Head of The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) Saud Usman
principle aim of preventing terrorism and anticipating potential terrorist threats to the community. There are both positive and negative implications of counter-terrorism policing in the administration of justice in Australia. This essay will explore these implications and discuss how such matters affect Australians. In specifically negative effects such as counter-terrorism operations often being directed at specific groups, defined on the basis of origin or religion. "Terrorism" comes from the French
The War on Terror: Do the Rules Need to Change? Terrorism has been in existence for many decades. Most recently, the events of September 11th, 2001 have sparked discussions and controversies on the issue of the war on terror. Many nation’s and organization’s have different definitions of terrorism, what laws should be used when dealing with terrorism, and whether or not it is time to rethink the rules of the war on terror. Twelve years after the attacks of 9/11 I believe it is time to reconsider
regulated through international law. The act of terrorism is not a new concept, and has been responsible for many innocent lives over many years, however not until the attacks on the United States, known as 9/11, has terrorism become such a globalized issue. It was through the
Terrorism has been an ongoing problem in society; however, Cyberterrorism is relatively new. Our country has to adapt to all media threats and how to handle them effectively. A strategic plan needs to be put into action such as finding the enemies goal for the threat, who the enemy is, what their operational techniques are, as well as the resources they have to actually carry out this threat. Terrorist groups now utilize technology to carry out and construct their attacks, which is a possible threat
Terrorism can, and must, be fought within the rule of law and the human rights framework. Following the bombings in London of July 2005, the former Prime Minister, Tony Blair warned that 'the rules of the game are changing' . The proposed changes relate primarily to foreign terror suspects, changing rules relating to asylum, deportation and nationality. There have been a number of international attacks on national security with terrorism at the forefront. The introduction of necessary counter-terrorism
of silence from the suspected terrorists, to obtain the first hand information and act before it happens. However, human rights such as the right to a fair trial should always remain to ensure the equality of the justice system. • Overview of terrorism, including the stakeholders A ‘terrorist act’ is an act, or a threat to commit an act, that is done with the intention to coerce or influence the public or any