Tackling Terrorism In Britain

Author : Steven Greer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781000469714

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Tackling Terrorism in Britain by Steven Greer Pdf

In September 2001, the world witnessed the horrific events of 9/11. A great deal has happened on the counterterrorist front in the 20 years since. While the terrorist threat has greatly diminished in Northern Ireland, the events of 9/11 and their aftermath have ushered in a new phase for the rest of the UK with some familiar, but also many novel, characteristics. This ambitious study takes stock of counterterrorism in Britain in this anniversary year. Assessing current challenges, and closely mirroring the ‘four Ps’ of the official CONTEST counterterrorist strategy – Protect, Prepare, Prevent, and Pursue – it seeks to summarize and grasp the essence of domestic law and policy, without being burdened by excessive technical detail. It also provides a rigorous, context-aware, illuminating, yet concise, accessible, and policy-relevant analysis of this important and controversial subject, grounded in relevant social science, policy studies, and legal scholarship. This book will be an important resource for students and scholars in law and social science, as well as human rights, terrorism, counterterrorism, security, and conflict studies.

Author : Frank Foley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1107484154

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Countering Terrorism in Britain and France by Frank Foley Pdf

Though Britain and France have faced a similar threat from Islamist terrorism in the years following September 11 2001, they have often responded in different ways to the challenges it posed. This groundbreaking work offers the first in-depth comparative analysis of counterterrorist policies and operations in these two leading liberal democracies. Challenging the widely held view that the nature of a state's counterterrorist policies depends on the threat it is facing, Foley suggests that such an argument fails to explain why France has mounted more invasive police and intelligence operations against Islamist terrorism than Britain and created a more draconian anti-terrorist legal regime. Drawing on institutional and constructivist theories, he develops a novel theoretical framework that puts counterterrorism in its organisational, institutional and broader societal context. With particular appeal to students and specialists of International Relations and Security Studies, this book will engage readers in the central debates surrounding anti-terrorist policy.

Author : Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0101754728

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The United Kingdom's Strategy for Countering International Terrorism by Home Office Pdf

This document sets out the United Kingdom's strategy, known as CONTEST, for countering the threat from international terrorism. The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the United Kingdom (UK) and its interests overseas from international terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence. This is a revised and more detailed version of the strategy contained in "The national security strategy of the United Kingdom" (Cm. 7291, 2008, ISBN 9780101729123). The first part sets the context with a brief history of the changing threat to the United Kingdom and to UK interests overseas from international terrorism, examines the present threat, the factors which are shaping it and the assumptions about how it may develop. The second part sets out the principles which will govern the strategy, including a commitment to human rights and the rule of law, recognition of the need to address the causes as well as the symptoms of terrorism and the need to co-operate with other countries. The four main streams of the CONTEST strategy are: (1) pursue - to stop terrorist attacks; (2) prevent - to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting violent extremism; (3) protect - to strengthen our protection against terrorist attack; (4) prepare - where an attack cannot be stopped, to mitigate its impact. The third part of the document outlines who will deliver the strategy and how its impact will be measured. The document concludes with a section explaining the importance of communications as a part of the counter-terrorism strategy.

Author : Andrew Staniforth,Fraser Sampson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136254307

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The Routledge Companion to UK Counter-Terrorism by Andrew Staniforth,Fraser Sampson Pdf

The United Kingdom has long been an island under siege from terrorists who believe they can advance their aims through acts of violence. Protecting the public from the excesses of extremism remains the primary responsibility of government. For over a century Special Branch, MI5 and MI6 have prevented terrorist atrocities and have pursued those who wish to destroy the United Kingdom’s free and democratic way of life. Yet, despite developing one of the world’s most sophisticated security architectures, successful terrorist attacks have occurred with alarming regularity. For the very first time, this new volume 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 who openly reveal the challenges and operational reality of countering contemporary terrorist threats. 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. This unique title is enriched by leading academic perspectives providing analysis of counter-terrorism responses and identifies lessons to be learned from the past, the present, as well as exploring the terrorist threats of the future to be tackled by the next generation of counter-terrorism practitioners. This accessible and authoritative volume is required reading for all in authority and academia who are concerned with national security, counter-terrorism and the law, as well as those with a vested interest in the preservation of human rights, the protection of civil liberties and democracy itself.

Author : Frank Foley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1107332648

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Countering Terrorism in Britain and France [electronic Resource]. by Frank Foley Pdf

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0101858329

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CONTEST by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

In 2011 the Government committed to produce an annual report on CONTEST. This report (prepared by the Office for Security and Counter Terrorism in the Home Office, responsible for co-ordinating CONTEST) covers the period from July 2011 to December 2012, to enable inclusion of security work for the Olympic Games. This report does not cover domestic terrorism in Northern Ireland, responsibility for which lies with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. After a very rapid increase between 2003 and 2008, the number of terrorist attacks around the world has levelled off, and casualties from terrorism have marginally declined. But the global threat from terrorism remains high. In 2011 (the latest year for which statistics are available), over 10,000 terrorist attacks occurred in some 70 countries, causing almost 45,000 casualties and over 12,500 fatalities. About three quarters of those attacks occurred in the Near East and South Asia; attacks in Africa and the Western Hemisphere were at a five-year high. Since the publication of CONTEST in July 2011, the threat to the UK from international terrorism (which is set by theJoint Terrorism Analysis Centre) has remained at 'SUBSTANTIAL', meaning that the threat of a terrorist attack remains a strong possibility and may occur without warning. In the twelve months to 30 September 2012, there were 245 terrorism-related arrests in Great Britain: 45 people were charged with terrorism-related offences and 18 convicted; a further 25 people were awaiting trial as at 18 January 2013.

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0101812329

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CONTEST by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

This is the third published version of the United Kingdom's counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. This new strategy reflects the changing terrorist threat and incorporates new Government policies on counter-terrorism. The strategy, though, will continue to be organised around four workstreams, each comprising a number of key objectives: pursue - stop terrorist attacks; prevent - to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism; protect - to strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack; and prepare - to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack. International counter-terrorism work since 9/11 has made considerable progress in reducing the threats we face. Al Qai'da is now significantly weaker than it has been for ten years. But it is recognised that the overall terrorist threat we face continues to be significant and that is reflected in this strategy. Whilst the Government is determined to maintain the capabilities to meet the aim of reducing the risk to the UK and its interests overseas it is also determined to have a strategy that is not only more effective but more proportionate, focused and more precise

Author : Manchester University Press,Thomas Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1526156113

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Counter-Radicalisation Policy and the Securing of British Identity by Manchester University Press,Thomas Martin Pdf

Offering an innovative account of Britain's counter-radicalisation policy, Prevent, this book provides a timely analysis of the UK's response to the threat of 'homegrown' terrorism.

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 0101809220

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Prevent strategy by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

The Prevent strategy, launched in 2007 seeks to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism both in the UK and overseas. It is the preventative strand of the government's counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. Over the past few years Prevent has not been fully effective and it needs to change. This review evaluates work to date and sets out how Prevent will be implemented in the future. Specifically Prevent will aim to: respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat we face from those who promote it; prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensure that they are given appropriate advice and support; and work with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalization which need to be addressed

Author : Imran Awan,Keith Spiller,Andrew Whiting
Publisher : Springer
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030017101

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Terrorism in the Classroom by Imran Awan,Keith Spiller,Andrew Whiting Pdf

This book charts contemporary developments in counter-extremism within the UK education sector. Set against the background of the controversial Prevent strategy the book focuses on the expansion of counter‐extremism into education and draws on key legislation such as the Counter Terrorism and Security Act (2015) that imposed a statutory counter-extremism duty on public sector workers in the UK. The authors provide a wide-ranging critique that draws on theories of surveillance and power, an international review of counter‐extremism educational initiatives and a series of interviews with UK lecturers. Terrorism in the Classroom highlights the problems that occur when counter-extremism becomes an objective of education and a part of the curriculum, as well as the anxiety that is felt by educators who have been deputised into the role of counter-extremism practitioners. It will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including Criminology, International Relations, Politics and Education.

Author : Edgar Tembo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
ISBN : 1138940224

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US-UK Counter-Terrorism After 9/11 by Edgar Tembo Pdf

Utilising an innovative analytical framework, this book provides a qualitative analysis of the costs and benefits of the counter-terrorism policy of the UK and the USA.

Author : Andrew Staniforth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-14
Category : Intelligence service
ISBN : 0415627478

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The Routledge Companion to UK Counter Terrorism by Andrew Staniforth Pdf

The United Kingdom has long been an island under siege from terrorists who believe they can advance their aims through acts of violence. Protecting the public from the excesses of extremism remains the primary responsibility of government. For over a century Special Branch, MI5 and MI6 have prevented terrorist atrocities and have pursued those who wish to destroy the United Kingdom's free and democratic way of life. Yet, despite developing one of the world's most sophisticated security architectures, successful terrorist attacks have occurred with alarming regularity. For the very first time, this new volume 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 who openly reveal the challenges and operational reality of countering contemporary terrorist threats. 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. This unique title is enriched by leading academic perspectives providing analysis of counter-terrorism responses and identifies lessons to be learned from the past, the present, as well as exploring the terrorist threats of the future to be tackled by the next generation of counter-terrorism practitioners. This accessible and authoritative volume is required reading for all in authority and academia who are concerned with national security, counter-terrorism and the law, as well as those with a vested interest in the preservation of human rights, the protection of civil liberties and democracy itself.

Author : R.W. Orttung,A. Makarychev
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781607502159

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National Counter-Terrorism Strategies by R.W. Orttung,A. Makarychev Pdf

National Counter-Terrorism Strategies provides an in-depth analyses of terrorism trends and responses in the US, UK, France, Turkey and Russia. The contributors are scholars and operational people from each of the countries. They contribute to the existing literature on terrorism by analyzing their countries’ response to the terror-organized crime nexus, coordination of state agencies fighting terrorism, and ability to manage trade-offs between protecting civil liberties and ensuring security. The book makes an important contribution by providing a comparative analysis of the various national responses to terrorism, showing where individual countries excel and lag behind. These analyses seek to provide the basis for improving the counter-terrorism approaches for each of the countries. The introductory chapters provide an analysis of current trends in terrorism today from a variety of different national perspectives. The different approaches and points of view allow the reader to gain a more nuanced understanding of terrorism and the current efforts to combat it.

Author : Frank Foley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107029699

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Countering Terrorism in Britain and France by Frank Foley Pdf

Frank Foley presents the first in-depth comparative analysis of counterterrorist operations in two leading liberal democracies.

Author : Victor V. Ramraj
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107014671

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Global Anti-Terrorism Law and Policy by Victor V. Ramraj Pdf

This international work provides information on and analysis of anti-terrorism law and policy by top experts in the field.