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Since 9/11, terrorism has been at the forefront of global politics and international relations. This edition brings this comprehensive compilation of international law documents relating to terrorism up to date.

This book examines the history and current status of the non-forcible counter-measure (economic sanction), and, by unraveling the legal intricacies surrounding its application, focuses upon the conditions under which states might be entitled to employ it.

Brings together the basic documents in international law relating to terrorism, extracts from judicial decisions and the relevant UK material. The text covers such areas as terrorism and hostage-taking, maritime terrorism, the control of State terrorism, and extradition. Each document is selectively reproduced and introduced with a brief comment on its history and current normative value.