| Description |
viii, 301 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
A controversial history -- The United States : free speech in "war" and "peace" -- Insurrection, rebellion and unlawful associations -- Treason and mutiny -- Espionage, official secrets and sabotage -- Sedition and politically motivated violence -- Terrorism -- Riot, affray and unlawful assembly -- Emergency powers, martial law and official lawlessness |
| Summary |
"In the post-2001 context of economic and political conflict, this book presents a timely and detailed examination of the role of the criminal law in the protection of the existing order from political dissent and destabilization. It reviews offences such as rebellion, treason, mutiny, espionage, sedition, terrorism, riot and unlawful assembly in the UK, US, Canada and Australia from a comparative perspective and investigates leading cases in their historical and political contexts. Also examining the impact on human rights and civil liberties, this book covers a neglected area of English-derived law and will encourage debate about crimes against states and governments"--Provided by publisher |
| Analysis |
Australia overseas comparisons |
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Canada |
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Cases (Law) |
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Criminal law |
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Espionage |
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Great Britain |
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History |
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International law |
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Legislation |
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Legislative impact |
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Political dissent |
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Political stability |
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Political violence |
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Politically motivated violence |
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Riots |
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Sedition |
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Terrorism |
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Treason |
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United States |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-291) and index |
| Subject |
Political crimes and offenses -- Australia.
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Political crimes and offenses -- Canada.
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Political crimes and offenses -- English-speaking countries.
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Political crimes and offenses -- Great Britain.
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Political crimes and offenses -- United States.
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| LC no. |
2011007781 |
| ISBN |
0754678199 (hbk.) |
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9780754678199 (hbk.) |
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(ebk.) |
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