Law and Liberty in the War on Terror

by George Williams (editor), Edwina MacDonald (Editor), Andrew Lynch (Editor)

Law and Liberty in the War on Terror brings together a collection of diverse views on the major questions and issues governing our response to the threat of terrorism. Through essays by leading international and domestic commentators drawn from across politics, government, academia, and media, the book offers a range of critical perspectives on the challenge of ensuring national security while preserving the liberties that define our society. The contributors address questions such as the difficulty of defining "terrorism"; the extent to which the criminal justice system can accommodate terrorism offences; the acceptability of torture as an interrogative method; the role of the judiciary in times of emergency; how Australia's laws compare with those of the U.K. and New Zealand; and how our communities and politics are affected by responses to terrorism. This up-to-date book is accessible to a general informed audience.

252 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2007

About the author

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George John Williams AO is an Australian constitutional lawyer and public commentator. Williams is the Anthony Mason Professor of Law and Foundation Director of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, and is also a Scientia Professor and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow. [Wikipedia]