Terrorism - Too Elusive a Term for an International Legal Definition?

Grozdanova, Rumyana ORCID: 0000-0002-5825-5327 (2014) Terrorism - Too Elusive a Term for an International Legal Definition? Netherlands International Law Review, 61 (3). pp. 305-334.

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Abstract

In recent years, counter-terrorism measures have notably reshaped the relationship between terrorist suspects and the state. In this context, the discourse surrounding the lack of a uniform and comprehensive definition of terrorism at the international level has reoccurred. In the course of this contribution, clear lines will be drawn between the lack of an international definition of terrorism and certain transnationally important domestic trends relevant to the definition and countering of terrorism. Each section will focus on a particular aspect of the debate surrounding the term ‘terrorism’ with the aim of contextualising the development of the definitional vacuum and its impact on state counter-terrorism particularly after 9/11. It will be argued that an internationally binding definition of terrorism might not in fact have an impact on state counter-terrorism measures and domestic definitions of terrorism. This contribution will conclude that in the context of domestic and transnational legislative developments following 9/11, even if a definition of terrorism existed in international law, in practice there is no certainty that states will comply with it both in times of normalcy and emergency.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	## TULIP Type: Articles/Papers (Journal) ##
Uncontrolled Keywords:	definition of terrorism, quasi-definition of terrorism, definitional vacuum, definitional paradox, counter-terrorism measures, domestic anti-terrorism legislation, obligations under international law, politicisation of the term ‘terrorism’, United States, United Kingdom
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	22 Sep 2015 08:45
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2022 01:34
DOI:	10.1017/S0165070X14001351
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2027240

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