Counter-terrorism laws and human rights

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Zifcak, Spencer Michael. (2012). Counter-terrorism laws and human rights. In In Gerber, Paula and Castan, Melissa (Ed.). Contemporary perspectives on human rights law in Australia pp. 417-445 Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia Pty Limited.
AuthorsZifcak, Spencer Michael
EditorsGerber, Paula and Castan, Melissa
Abstract

[Extract] The government moved rapidly to create a range of new terrorist offences and to outlaw organisations suspected of planning or engaging in terrorist activity. In doing so, however, it courted significant criticism for undermining certain rights and freedoms that had previously been regarded as fundamental to Australian democracy and the rule of law. In particular, the new laws appear to detract from the presumption of innocence, abandon the privilege against self-incrimination, provide for detention without trial and prejudice the right to fair trial, as well as several other incursions upon personal liberty and due process. There is no doubt that strong new laws were necessary. The question is whether the specific laws enacted are appropriate.

Page range417-445
Year2012
Book titleContemporary perspectives on human rights law in Australia
PublisherThomson Reuters (Professional) Australia Pty Limited
Place of publicationPyrmont, NSW
ISBN9780455229973
Web address (URL)https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/acu/detail.action?docID=4985396
Research GroupThomas More Law School
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Print2012
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