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Executive measures, terrorism and national security have the rules of the game changed?

Bonner, David

Executive measures, terrorism and national security have the rules of the game changed? - Aldershot, England ; England Ashgate 2007 - xv,371p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-366) and index.

Perspectives, themes and concepts -- Before 9/11 : United Kingdom and empire 1905-2001 -- Dealing with the 'enemy at home' during the two world wars -- Political violence and the Irish question -- Undesirable 'aliens' : immigration control and deportation -- Withdrawal from Empire : the Malayan, Cyprus and Kenyan emergencies -- After 9/11 : overview and context -- Executive measures after 9/11 : the powers and their use -- Challenge mechanisms -- Legal challenges and human rights issues -- Retrospective and reflective.

ISBN: 9780754647560

LCCN: 2007013150

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA730832 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013730799 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
War and emergency powers--History.--Great Britain
Executive power--Great Britain.
Terrorism--Great Britain.
National security--Great Britain.
Human rights--Great Britain.

LC Class. No.: KD6004 / .B66 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 343.109 / BO-E