Subjects:

Criminal Law

Contents:

Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament about al-Qaida: 'Responsibility for the Terrorist Atrocities in the United States'. ACTS: Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

Terrorism Act 2000

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Human Rights Act 1998. TREATIES: The Treaty of Maastricht Title VI: Provisions on Cooperation in the Fields of Justice and Home Affairs

The Treaty on European Union, on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention)

Title VI of the Treaty on European Union: Provisions on Cooperation in the Fields of Justice and Home Affairs, as amended by the Treaty of Amsterdam. Important cases reproduced include Al Megrahi, Kebaline, Chahal and the decision of the SIAC regarding the incompatibility of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act with Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The events of 11 September 2001 triggered wide ranging national and international legislative changes to counter the increased threat to terrorism. The UKs legal responses to terrorism are widely regarded as a model of effective anti-terrorism measures. This is the first book to combine,in one volume, the UKs cases and materials on combating terrorism. It includes all the relevant executive and legislative acts, international treaties, conventions and case law. It will be an essential reference tool for lawyers who specialise in international law, criminal law and human rights law, as well as law enforcement agencies, policy makers and academic communities.