Document Type

Article

Publication Title

California Law Review

Abstract

The article discusses the debate on counterterrorism law. The author states that adhering to the pre-existing rules such as the habeas corpus and the Geneva Conventions during emergency situations underestimate the consequences of dangers. It states that rules which constrain the executive are needed for flexibility that is required for effectiveness in confronting the terrorist threats. It further notes that the existing emergency rules can impede responses to danger and disaster when these rules are slavishly followed. The author stresses on the idea that decisions for counterterrorism increase security in one dimension only since the spectrum of threats remains complex assets for national security are scarce. Details related to the discussion are included.

First Page

301

DOI

https://doi.org/10.15779/Z38PM67

Volume

97

Publication Date

2009

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