Crimes against the state : from treason to terrorism
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Crimes against the state : from treason to terrorism
（An Ashgate book）
Routledge, 2016, c2011
- : pbk
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"First issued in paperback 2016"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-291) and index
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Description
In the post-2001 context of economic and political conflict, this book presents a timely and detailed examination of the role of the criminal law in the protection of the existing order from political dissent and destabilization. It reviews offences such as rebellion, treason, mutiny, espionage, sedition, terrorism, riot and unlawful assembly in the UK, US, Canada and Australia from a comparative perspective and investigates leading cases in their historical and political contexts. Also examining the impact on human rights and civil liberties, this book covers a neglected area of English-derived law and will encourage debate about crimes against states and governments.
Table of Contents
Preface, Introduction: What are 'Crimes against the State'?, 1. A Controversial History, 2. The United States: Free Speech in 'War' and 'Peace', 3. Insurrection, Rebellion and Unlawful Associations, 4. Treason and Mutiny, 5. Espionage, Official Secrets and Sabotage, 6. Sedition and Politically Motivated Violence, 7. Terrorism, 8. Riot, Affray and Unlawful Assembly, 9. Emergency Powers, Martial Law and Official Lawlessness, 10. Conclusions, Bibliography, Index
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