In support of Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act: a comparison of Canadian, British, and American anti-terrorism law

ID:	HARP-319
Title:	In support of Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act: a comparison of Canadian, British, and American anti-terrorism law
Source:	Saskatchewan Law Review , v.66(2) 2003 pg 419-454
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Year:	2003
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Keywords:	Canada, culture, democracy, enforcement, human rights, international law, legislation, United Kingdom/Great Britain, US, legal culture, civil and political rights, security, crime, terrorists/terrorism, liberty
Abstract:	This article compares Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act to similar British and American legislation, arguing that it is a tempered and positive contribution to the fight against international terrorism. Because terrorism undermines both the values of liberal democracy and international law, an effective legal response requires transnational measures. Accordingly, the shared security concerns and legal culture of Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States establish a broader context in which to consider their respective anti-terrorism measures and promote informal cooperative efforts. The anti-terrorism laws of these three countries similarly define and target terrorist offences, establish special investigatory powers for law enforcement, and attack hate crimes. Examination of these particular statutory provisions suggests that they form complimentary legal frameworks for fighting terrorism, to which Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act is a well-drafted and effective contribution.
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