Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform

A Report of the IBA Task Force on Terrorism

Elizabeth Stubbins Bates, IBA Task Force on Terrorism, Richard Goldstone, Eugene Cotran, Gijs de Vries, Julia A. Hall, Juan E. Méndez, and Javaid Rehman

Provides expert analysis and authoritative consideration of key issues surrounding terrorism and counter-terrorism
Delivers clear conclusions and practical recommendations to practitioners and governments provided by a Task Force of internationally renowned jurists
Draws on cases and examples from all over the word including: the US-led 'war on terror'; counter-terrorism and practices in governments in the Middle East and North Africa; examples and case studies from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South America
Includes a concise analysis of complex areas of international law
Examines the interrelationship between international human rights and international humanitarian law

Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform

A Report of the IBA Task Force on Terrorism

Elizabeth Stubbins Bates, IBA Task Force on Terrorism, Richard Goldstone, Eugene Cotran, Gijs de Vries, Julia A. Hall, Juan E. Méndez, and Javaid Rehman

Description

Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform A Report of the IBA Task Force on Terrorism examines the developments in international law and practice in a dynamic and often controversial area. Written by Elizabeth Stubbins Bates and edited by a Task Force of world famous jurists chaired by Justice Richard Goldstone, the book analyses the operation and application of international law to terrorism and outlines recommendations for reform.

This title covers developments in the counter-terrorism policies and practice of individual states and international and regional organizations. It examines the framework of derogations and national security limitations in international human rights law, as well as clarifying when international humanitarian law applies to terrorism and counter-terrorism. This title provides a global overview of counter-terrorism, including but not restricted to the US-led 'war on terror', by considering case law and examples of state practice from all continents.
The chapters cover the framework of international conventions against terrorism; international humanitarian law; international human rights law; the investigation and prosecution of terrorist crimes and of international crimes committed in the course of counter-terrorism; reform in counter-terrorism; and victims' right to a remedy and reparations. The book closes with conclusions and recommendations from the IBA Task Force on areas for reform and focuses on how the international community can ensure respect for human rights and the rule of law when responding to the threat of terrorism.

Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform

A Report of the IBA Task Force on Terrorism

Elizabeth Stubbins Bates, IBA Task Force on Terrorism, Richard Goldstone, Eugene Cotran, Gijs de Vries, Julia A. Hall, Juan E. Méndez, and Javaid Rehman

Preface
1: Introduction: Terrorism in International Law
2: Counter-Terrorism in International Humanitarian Law
3: Counter-Terrorism in International Human Rights Law
4: Accountability
5: Victims' Rights to a Remedy and Reparation
6: Reform: Preventing Terrorism in Accordance with International Law
7: Conclusion and Recommendations
Appendix
Bibliography

Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform

A Report of the IBA Task Force on Terrorism

Elizabeth Stubbins Bates, IBA Task Force on Terrorism, Richard Goldstone, Eugene Cotran, Gijs de Vries, Julia A. Hall, Juan E. Méndez, and Javaid Rehman

Author Information

Elizabeth Stubbins Bates, Visiting Fellow, Law Department, London School of Economics and Political Science, IBA Task Force on Terrorism, Richard Goldstone, Eugene Cotran, Gijs de Vries, Julia A. Hall, Juan E. Méndez, and Javaid Rehman