Terrorism and International Law

The first book to address in one volume the wide variety of responses in law to terrorism as they exist in both domestic and international contexts. There are contributions from 13 recognised authorities in UK, French, and international law.

Preface Part I Introductory 1 The economic analysis of terrorism 2 The general international law of terrorism 3 International law: an instrument to combat terrorism Part II Cooperation against terrorism 4 International cooperation against terrorism and the development of international law principles of jurisdiction 5 Legal aspects of terrorism at sea 6 Cooperation between Member States of the European Community in the fight against terrorism Part III French and British responses 7 Managing terrorism the British way 8 France's responses to terrorism 9 Terrorism and extradition: a British perspective 10 Terrorism and extradition: a French perspective Part IV The limits of State action 11 International action against State terrorism 12 The jurisprudence of the European Commission and Court of Human Rights with regard to terrorism 13 The rights of victims and liability of the State