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  • Abwehr terroristischer Gefahren und Risiken durch Bauplanungsrecht.by Richard Hopkins

    Duncker & Humblot 2012; US$ 76.09

    Hauptbeschreibung »Keine Planausweisung kann einen Schutz vor Terrorakten gewährleisten«, so das OVG Münster im Jahr 1984 (Urt. v. 23.3.1984, 11a NE 38/81). Ganz anders das BVerwG im Jahr 2007: »Die möglichen Gefahren für die Nachbarschaft (...) durch terroristische Anschläge sind städtebaulich bedeutsame Auswirkungen« (Urt. v. 25.1.2007, 4 C 1/06).... more...

  • Building a Future on Peace and Justiceby Judith Large; Marieke Wierda

    Springer 2008; US$ 149.99

    It is socio-political transformation, not just an end to violence, that is needed to build sustainable peace. This book addresses these dilemmas through a thorough overview of the state of legal obligations; discussion of the need for a holistic approach including development; and, analysis of the implications of the coming into force of the ICC. more...

  • Closing the Booksby

    Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 30.00

    An analysis of transitional justice - retribution and reparation after a change of political regime - from Athens in the fifth century BC to the present. The book describes the universe of cases, and proposes a framework for explaining the variations among them. more...

  • Constitutions in Crisisby John E. Finn

    Oxford University Press 1991; US$ 124.99

    With special reference to the experience of Britain and Germany, this book examines the dilemma faced by constitutional governments in trying to draft anti-terrorist laws while preserving civil liberties. more...

  • Crimes Against The Stateby Michael Head

    Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2011; US$ 119.95

    This book presents a detailed review of the range of what are generally classified as crimes against the state or against the government- rebellion, treason, mutiny, espionage, sedition, terrorism, riot and unlawful assembly - in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia. The volume closely examines the laws themselves, their judicial... more...

  • Der Terror, der Staat und das Recht.by Eckart Klein; Christian Hacke; Bernd Grzeszick; Josef Isensee

    Duncker & Humblot 2011; US$ 28.27

    Hauptbeschreibung Nach dem 11. September 2001 werde nichts mehr sein, wie es vorher gewesen, so hieß es allenthalben unter dem unmittelbaren Eindruck der Terroranschläge auf die Vereinigten Staaten. Nun haben sich die Rauchwolken des Schreckens verzogen, doch Klarheit hat sich damit noch nicht eingestellt. Für die USA war es eine neue Erfahrung,... more...

  • The Disruption of International Organised Crimeby Angela Veng Mei Leong

    Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2008; US$ 124.95

    This volume examines whether the deviant structures of organized crime, which are capable of operating trans-nationally, can be dealt with through traditional mechanisms working within national jurisdictions. In doing so, the book assesses the development of more effective national and international strategies for enforcing both civil and criminal... more...

  • Enforcing International Law Norms Against Terrorismby Andrea Bianchi

    Hart Publishing Limited 2004; US$ 68.40

    This work comprehensively analyses the suitability of existing international legal tools to enforce rules prohibiting terrorism. Contributions from leading experts in international law examine questions relating to the proper role of international law in combating terrorism. more...

  • Entre el perdón y el paredónby Angelika Rettberg

    International Development Research Centre 2005; US$ 25.00

    La justicia transicional?o el tipo de arreglos judiciales y extra-judiciales que facilitan la transición de una situación de conflicto a una de paz, o de un gobierno autoritario a la democracia?es uno de los temas primordiales de la construcción de paz. Este libro, fruto de la colaboración entre el Programa de Investigación sobre Construcción de Paz... more...

  • Evil, Law and the Stateby J.T. Parry

    Editions Rodopi 2006; US$ 64.40

    The topic of “evil” means different things depending upon context. For some, it is an archaic term, while others view it as a central problem of ethics, psychology, or politics. Coupled with state power, the problem of evil takes on a special salience for most observers. When governments do evil –in whatever way we define the term –... more...