A Discussion of the New Report Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform

March 30, 2011

The International Bar Association and the Open Society Justice Initiative recently hosted a panel discussion marking the release of the report Terrorism and International Law: Accountability, Remedies, and Reform, published by the Oxford University Press.

Produced by the International Bar Association Task Force on Terrorism, the report provides a global overview of terrorism and counterterrorism, including the U.S.-led “war on terror,” by considering case law and examples of state practice from all continents.

Above, watch experts discuss the report, analyzing key current issues in international human rights and international humanitarian law, the investigation and prosecution of terrorist crimes, reform in counterterrorism, and victims’ right to reparations.

Topics

National Security and Counterterrorism

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