| ID | 060462 |
| Title Proper | Terrorism and Human Rights: A Perspective from the United Nations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Schmid, Alex P. ; Schmid, Alex P |
| Publication | Jan 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The chapter begins with a discussion of the draft definition of terrorism in the UN Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism, a definition which covers both terrorist blackmail and intimidation of target audiences but does not address the terrorist goal of impressing potential and actual constituencies with their “propaganda by the deed”. It distinguishes then between a military response to terrorism, based on maximum force within the framework of the laws of war, and a law enforcement response, based on minimal use of force, within the framework of the rule of law. Subsequently twelve principles of the rule of law are outlined and their relationship to human rights is clarified. Next a discussion of specific human rights and how they relate to terrorism and countering terrorism follows. The activities of the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime are discussed in the framework of the three-pronged UN Strategy against international terrorism. The chapter ends by stressed that upholding human rights and effective anti-terrorist measures are not exclusive. On the contrary: human rights and the rule of law are essential tools in the effort to combat terrorism. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 17, No. 1-2; Jan 2005: p25-35 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol: 17 No 1-2 |
| Key Words | United Nations-United States ; United Nations-Human Rights ; Terrorism ; Human Rights |