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Blackstone's Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation 2nd Edition

Blackstone's Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation 2nd Edition

Author: Clive Walker
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199548095
Published In: August 2009
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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This new edition includes comprehensive explanation and analysis of the prime anti-terrorism legislation
Offers expert narrative on the scope, extent, and effect of the legislation
Covers all recent developments in anti-terrorism law legislation and case-law since the publication of the previous edition
Clearly organized with separate chapters on counter-terrorist powers, terrorist investigation, terrorist offences, and special criminal processes
Straightforward layout makes this an ideal quick reference tool
Contains the text of the new Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, as well as the Terrorism Act 2000, Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, Terrorism Act 2006, Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, and the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

New to this edition

Covers all recent legislative developments in anti-terrorism law since the publication of the previous edition
Includes recent legislation, such as the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, Terrorism Act 2006, Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 and the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007
Increased focus on important case-law relating to the jurisprudence of human rights including judgments concerning the detainees under the 2001 Act (under a system now abolished, but an indicator of judicial approaches), as well as about proscription, special offences, and control orders
Looks at parallels with Australian, Canadian and New Zealand legislation

This new edition of the Blackstone's Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation provides expert explanation of the key anti-terrorism legislation. It offers comprehensive guidance on the effects, extent, and scope of the legislation, along with copies of the key legislation, including the Terrorism Act 2000, Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, Terrorism Act 2006, Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, and the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008.

The book is clearly organized with separate chapters on counter-terrorist powers, terrorist investigation, terrorist offences and special criminal processes. It looks at the parallels with Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand legislation, some of which have directly borrowed from the UK system, and highlights important case-law relating to the jurisprudence of human rights.

The Blackstone's GuideSeries delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the Act, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent, and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

Readership: Criminal law and human rights practitioners: solicitors and barristers; the police and civil servants; students and academics researching in the areas of constitutional and criminal law, human rights and politics.

1: Background and Introductory Issues
2: Extremist Organizations and Extremist Speech
3: Terrorist Funding and Property
4: Terrorist Investigations
5: Counter-Terrorist Powers
6: Criminal Offences and the Processing of Offenders
7: Executive Control Powers
8: Dangerous Substances and Acute Vulnerabilities
9: Northern Ireland Special Measures
10: Other Matters and Conclusions
APPENDICES
Appendix 1Terrorism Act 2000 (extracts)
Appendix 2Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (extracts)
Appendix 3Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (extracts)
Appendix 4Terrorism Act 2006 (extracts)
Appendix 5Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (extracts)
Appendix 6Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (extracts)
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Clive Walker, Professor of Criminal Justice Studies, Department of Law, University of Leeds

"This reading of this important second edition will serve to broaden the knowledge and understanding of anti-terror law. " - Andrew Staniforth, Detective Sergeant, North East Counter Terrorism Unit

"This is an excellent text, authoritative yet accessible. A must for students studying Law or Criminal Justice." - Stuart Agnew, Lecturer in Criminology at University Campus Suffolk