Description:
This authoritative companion explores the evolution of counter-terrorism practice in the United Kingdom, brought to life with dramatic case studies and personal insider accounts provided by leading policy makers, prosecutors and counter-terrorism practitioners.From the troubles in Northern Ireland to the al Qa'ida inspired genre of international terrorism, this volume plots the trajectory of counter-terrorism policy and practice exploring the events that have served to change the course of civil protection. It will be required reading for all those concerned with national security, counter-terrorism and the law as well as those with a vested interest in the preservation of human rights.
Review Quotes:
The scope of this book is extremely enriching. Some of UK leading counter-terrorism practitioners and world-renowned researchers were brought together to share their knowledge on what is arguably one decade of many years of New Era global terrorism. The book is insightful and informative, not too short of an encyclopaedia of counter-terrorism practices and responses.
Dr. Barak Ariel, Jerry Lee Fellow in Experimental Criminology and Teaching Associate in the Police Executive Programme, University of Cambridge, UK.