America Tries to Come to Terms with Terrorism: The United States Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 v. British Anti-Terrorism Law and International Response

Authors

• Roberta Smith

Abstract

The note examines the legal and policy responses to terrorism, focusing on the tension between combating terrorism effectively and safeguarding civil liberties. It critiques the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) and comparable international measures, arguing that while these laws aim to address the growing threat of terrorism, they risk infringing on constitutional rights and international cooperation. The analysis highlights the challenges of balancing security concerns with democratic values and the need for coordinated global strategies to counter terrorism.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Law | Legislation

Recommended Citation

Roberta Smith, America Tries to Come to Terms with Terrorism: The United States Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 v. British Anti-Terrorism Law and International Response, 5 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 249 (1997).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol5/iss1/15