In this course we will undertake an examination of a range of anti-terrorism laws from around the world, emphasising those enacted since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001. The purpose of doing so is to compare the ways in which legal systems have sought to respond to the threat of terrorist attack and the extent to which this has challenged fundamental principles including the separation of powers and the rule of law. The jurisdictions which will receive particular focus are those of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. However, some other countries such as Indonesia, India and the United States may usefully be considered at various stages. Particular attention will be given to the influence of bills of rights on these antiterrorism laws and activities; the co-opting of immigration law as a tool of counterterrorism; miscarriages of justice in terrorism cases; review of national security activities; and the development of new governmental policies and departments responsible for national security and counter-terrorism.

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At the completion of this course, students will have developed:

This course examines comparative anti-terrorism laws, emphasising those enacted since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001. Topics to be examined include the post 9/11 laws of a variety of countries including Australia, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Other countries which will be considered include Indonesia and the United States. Particular attention will be given to the influence of bills of rights on these anti-terrorism laws and activities; the use of immigration law as anti-terrorism laws; miscarriages of justice in terrorism cases; review of national security activities; and the development of new governmental policies and departments responsible for national security and counter-terrorism.

Class participation (Preparation and engagement in class); brief research proposal 20%
Research essay (6000-8000 words) 80%