Human Rights in the 'War on Terror'

by Richard Ashby Wilson (Editor)

This book asks whether human rights, since the 9/11 attacks and the 'war on terror,' are a luxury we can no longer afford, or rights that must always remain a fundamental part of democratic politics, in order to determine the boundary between individual freedom and government tyranny. This volume brings together leading international lawyers, policy-makers, scholars and activists in the field of human rights to evaluate the impact of the 'war on terror' on human rights, as well as to develop a counter-terror strategy which takes human rights seriously. While some contributors argue that war is necessary in defense of liberal democracy, others assert that it is time to move away from the war model towards a new paradigm based upon respect for human rights, an internationally-coordinated anti-terror justice strategy, and a long-term political vision that can reduce the global tensions that generate a political constituency for terrorists.

Genres: War

366 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jagati Bagchi · Rating 3 out of 5]

. . . at the end of it it all boils down to one question . . . if a man is holding a gun in your house, who do you want it to be? someone holding you hostage or someone protecting you? nonetheless, i am against someone playing the role of both judge and hangman . . . so yes as much i am against the atrocities of army . . . i am against repelling of the Army Special Power Act . . .