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McEldowney, John F. (2005) Political security and democratic rights. Democratization, 12 (5). pp. 766-782. doi:10.1080/13510340500322249 ISSN 1351-0347.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13510340500322249
Abstract
The main focus of this study is an analysis of the impact on democracy and civil rights of current measures taken to combat international terrorism. Theoretical and practical issues are explored, predominantly in the UK, but there are some comparative references to the United States, in terms of the tension between democratic rights and political security. The UK follows a pragmatic and empirical approach reflecting its constitutional history and post-colonial experience. Its historical experience, particularly in Northern Ireland, argues for a long term strategy, while short term measures are more balanced in terms of community building. The study examines the underpinnings of anti-terrorist legislation, including the recently enacted Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005. The ratchet effect of anti-terrorism laws is often counter-productive. Instead an anti-terrorist policy that attempted to address the cultural and diverse roots of terrorism is more likely to prove successful in the longer term. The communitarian nature of conflict resolution should not be overlooked as part of a strategic analysis aimed at institution building, good governance and community support. Separating local community support from terrorist activities requires a coherent analysis of the causes and effects of terrorism.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Law | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Democratization | ||||
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis | ||||
| ISSN: | 1351-0347 | ||||
| Official Date: | 2005 | ||||
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| Volume: | 12 | ||||
| Number: | 5 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 766-782 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1080/13510340500322249 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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