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Law in the context of terrorism.

 

            "You have the right to freedom of speech .
             Freedom of worship from want from fear .
            
            
             The right to protect all other rights by whatever means necessary.
             It is my freedom, it is my duty, it is my war.".
             -Tom Clancy.
             Human evolution has seen the acceptance of natural rights and human rights that every individual is born with. These rights cannot be removed, distorted, suspended or denied. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. If communities (in Australia) are to redraw the balance between individual rights and rights of the community some individuals will lose their liberty, liberty which is guaranteed by the Rule of Law, liberty which every individual has the right to. A government in violation of the Rule of Law cannot function.
             1 The Rule of Law.
             Government must function under the Rule of Law if the rights of the people are to be respected and upheld. Rule of Law or government under law: "The government must be bound by substantive law, not only constitutional, but also as far possible by the same laws as those which bind the individual." If law does not limit or constraint the powers of government, it may degenerate into the implementation of oppression. Once the liberty of an individual is lost the government has crossed the boundaries of the Rule of Law. The liberties of whole communities will eventually be removed, due to the lack of limits on power that the government can utilize, that government is approaching an authoritarian regime where there is no freedom, no human rights. An example of this would be German statutes of the Nazi period, that anything is punishable if it is deserving of punishment according "to the fundamental conceptions of a penal law and sound popular feeling.


Essays Related to Law in the context of terrorism.

1. Reporting Terrorism

REPORTING TERRORISM Since the increase of available information and around-the-clock news coverage the interaction between the media and terrorism has intensified throughout the 20th century. ... The media law historically has been divided into two areas: telecommunications and print. The growth of the internet and digital media has begun to blur the boundaries between the segments, and the bases for the distinction in law between the two areas are no longer clear. ... Other aspects of the form and presentation of news may affect terrorism in unknown ways. ... Terrorism is commonly reported ...

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2. America and the War on Terrorism

Additionally, political law and international cooperation to tackle international terrorism increased considerably after the events of 11 September 2001. International political law constitutes state policy in which the UN states member come to an agreement to establish the rules, the rules that correspond the conditions to achieve security from any threats of terror. ... In the context of US veto rights and 'unilateralist' trend, the principle of state sovereignty, the importance and the role of multilateral institutions such as the UN and regional organizations, as well as Inter...

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  • Grade Level: Graduate

3. The New Global Terrorism

According to a 1970's expert on terrorism, there are four forms of terrorism: international, transitional, state and domestic. International terrorism is the type of terrorism that is conducted by people controlled by a sovereign state. ... Domestic terrorism involves the nationals of only one state. ... There are four things to consider when identifying someone as a terrorist: biography, goals, methods, and context. ... The use of terrorism has evolved in response to new technology, new targets and new counter-terrorist laws. ...

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4. History of Irish and French Terrorism

Introduction Terrorism, often specific to the area in which it occurs, is a special domain for the exercise of state sovereignty and, in this context, the comparative study of anti-terrorist legislation is a fruitful line of study. Can we combat a nationalist terrorism whose structures are founded on national historical and ideological roots, in the same way as international terrorism whose strength lies in the capacity of its perpetrators to have access to modern communication methods to convey their ideas and achieve their goals? And if and when several forms of terrorism emerge in the same ...

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5. The USA Patriot Act and the Violation of Human Rights

Theoretically, a Constitutional amendment should supersede any law passed by Congress, but in practice the Patriot Act became the practice. ... Proponents of the security aspects, and by extension the Act, argue that in today's world, with the threat of terrorism, the United States must adopt unprecedented tactics to counter the threats of both domestic and international terrorism. ... " This view places a strict adherence to the US Constitution above the threat of terrorism or any other security concern. ... In the context of the Bush Administration and contemporary conflict, states...

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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

6. The World's Response to Terrorism

And this has played a role in shaping everything from more rules at airports, to the call for more gun-control laws. ... And I'm not supporting or rejecting the idea that more gun-control laws are needed; what's more important here is the desire to make changes to long-established practices in the name of terrorism. ... While anti-terrorism laws are extremely important, and they are broadening and becoming more refined each year, they need to be carried out with a clear vision about how far politicians are willing to go when changing American culture for the sake of one word, "t...

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7. The Threat of Radical Islamic Terrorism

The rise of radical Islam threatens the entire world because violent jihadists openly and fearfully challenge societies with pure disregard to law and established institutions. ... While such groups may not resort to violent means to advance their agenda, their opposition gives strength to jihadists to mete out violence or use the same to purport to govern regions through the use of Islamic law. On some occasions, legitimate governments advance such radical views by enacting legislation that elevate Islam over other religions and just falls short of pure application of Sharia law. According ...

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8. America

With new issues including one's right to protect their DNA, America is only getting closer to martial law. As the challenged government executes plans to destroy terrorism, it is only destroying the American dream. ... Government-given rights such as this can obviously be applied to the basic terrorist, but the facts are that it is applied to any person, which makes one question its context. ... This is the enacting law to allow ECHELON and the Total Information Awareness Network to break down any and all walls of privacy. ... Section 402 of the PATRIOT II Act is titled "Providing Mat...

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9. The British Constitution and Contract Law

This is one of the more complicated concepts of constitutional law. Dicey6 defines it in three parts; first it is the predominance of the law, second it means that everyone is equal in the eyes of the law and the third meaning is the one based on the uncodified constitution i.e. the constitutional code originates from ordinary law. ... This influence can be clearly seen in cases like Belmarsh detainees case7 where even though the court ruled against detention of terrorist suspects, the parliament passed Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 that suited their needs within 2 weeks. ... This school o...

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  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate