Jump to Content Jump to Main Navigation
Oxford Law Citator
Counter-Terrorism - International Law and Practice edited by Salinas de Frías, Ana María; Samuel, Katja; White, Nigel D
Sign up for alerts

Part I Counter-terrorism and The Rule of Law Framework, 8 Executive Power and the Use of the State of Emergency

César Landa

From: Counter-Terrorism: International Law and Practice

Edited By: Ana María Salinas de Frías, Katja Samuel, Nigel D White

Content type:
Book content
Product:
Oxford Scholarly Authorities on International Law [OSAIL]
Published in print:
01 January 2012
ISBN:
9780199608928

From: Oxford Public International Law (http://opil.ouplaw.com). (c) Oxford University Press, 2015. All Rights Reserved.date: 30 March 2020

Subject(s):
Terrorism — State practice — Habeas corpus
One of the greatest challenges facing democratic states in recent years has been the scourge of terrorism, in both its domestic and international dimensions. In an era witnessing the expansion of democracy and human rights, the phenomenon of terrorism poses many significant rule of law challenges for states. The specific focus of this chapter is on those faced by the judiciary, especially in the exercise of its judicial functions in reviewing the executive’s exercise of its powers to maintain or reinstate public order and peace during a state of emergency...
Users without a subscription are not able to see the full content. Please, subscribe or login to access all content.