The Routledge Companion to UK Counter-Terrorism

This authoritative companion explores the evolution of counter-terrorism practice in the United Kingdom, brought to life with dramatic case studies and personal insider accounts provided by leading policy makers, prosecutors and counter-terrorism practitioners.From the troubles in Northern Ireland to the al Qa'ida inspired genre of international terrorism, this volume plots the trajectory of counter-terrorism policy and practice exploring the events that have served to change the course of civil protection. It will be required reading for all those concerned with national security, counter-terrorism and the law as well as those with a vested interest in the preservation of human rights.