Blackstone's Counter-Terrorism Handbook / Edition 4

by Christiane Rabenstein, Marnie Ratcliffe

Overview

Accessible and portable, this Handbook provides all counter-terrorism practitioners with an authoritative, operational guide to anti-terrorism legislation. It also contains important contextual chapters on the counter-terrorism operational framework, the national structures and strategies, and the role and functions of key agencies.

The fourth edition includes coverage of the Government's updated CONTEST Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, National Security Strategy and the national response to terrorist emergencies. It also presents a summary of the current threat in the UK covering the last five years, a new chapter on overseas counter-terrorism strategy, new case studies on counter-terrorism investigations, guidance on the Government Protective Marking Scheme, and practical scenarios and checklists to illustrate the operational application of anti-terror laws. The legislative section, brought fully up to date by the highly regarded Police National Legal Database (PNLD), focuses upon terrorist offences, police powers and procedures. These provisions are accompanied by explanatory notes, related case law, and points to prove, ensuring clear and quick translation of complex powers for the practitioner.

Providing with an operational guide to terrorism and the law, this book is an ideal reference and resource for operational police officers and counter-terrorism practitioners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198804482
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/13/2020
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 4.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Police National Legal Database (PNLD)

The PNLD (www.pnld.co.uk) is a comprehensive legal database which covers all legal information that police officers are required to know. It is housed within the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, West Yorkshire, in Wakefield and employs eight legal advisers who are all legally qualified with extensive experience within the Criminal Justice system. All 43 police forces subscribe to the PNLD.

Table of Contents

Part 1 An Introduction to Counter-Terrorism1. Terrorist Threat to the UK2. Counter-Terrorism Strategy3. Counter-Terrorism PracticePart 24. Terrorism5. Terrorism Offences6. General Offences7. International Issues8. Stop and Search and Other Powers9. Arrest and Detention10. Terrorist Investigations11. Cordons12. Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures and other orders13. Counter-Terrorism Border Control14. Hostile State Activity Ports Powers15. Offences at Ports16. Proscribed Organisations17. Terrorist Financing18. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Weapons and Material19. Notification RequirementsAppendix 1