The 'war on terror' and the framework of international law / Helen Duffy.

Publisher's description: The acts of lawlessness committed on September 11, 2001 were followed by a 'war on terror'. This book sets out the essential features of the international legal framework against which the '9/11' attacks and the lawfulness of measures taken in respon...

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Main Author: Duffy, Helen (Law teacher)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • PART ONE: 'Terrorism' in international law
  • International responsibility and terrorism
  • PART TWO: Criminal justice
  • Peaceful resolution of disputes and use of force
  • PART THREE: International humanitarian law
  • International human rights law
  • Case study : Guantanamo Bay detentions under international human rights and humanitarian law
  • Conclusion.