Human Rights and Non-Discrimination in the *War on Terror* (Oxford Monographs in International Law)

Moeckli, Daniel

ISBN 10: 0199239800 / ISBN 13: 9780199239801

Published by Oxford University Press, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Rights and Non-Discrimination in the *War on Terror* (Oxford Monographs in International Law)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199239800
• ISBN 13: 9780199239801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

In the post-September 11th era, liberal democracies face the question of whether, and if so to what extent, they should change the relationship between liberty and security. This book explores how three major liberal democratic states - the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany - have approached this challenge by analysing the human rights impacts of their anti-terrorism laws and practices. The analysis reveals that the most far-reaching restrictions of liberty have been imposed on minorities: foreign nationals and certain 'racial', ethnic and religious groups. Disparate treatment raises complex issues concerning the human right to non-discrimination. Differential treatment on the basis of nationality, national origin, 'race' or religion is only compatible with the right to non-discrimination if there are objective and reasonable grounds for it. The author evaluates contemporary anti-terrorism efforts for their compliance with this requirement.

About the Author

Dr. Daniel Moeckli is an Oberassistent in Public Law at the University of Zurich and a Fellow of the University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre. His main research interests lie in the area of human rights law, both international and national. He is a member of the Panel of Experts advising the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights While Countering Terrorism. Previously, he acted as legal adviser to the International Bar Association's Task Force on International Terrorism, worked for Amnesty International and practised criminal law for several years.