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Professor Clive Walker is Professor of Criminal Justice Studies at the School of Law, University of Leeds. He has written extensively on terrorism and emergency issues, with many papers published in the UK and other countries. He has been a Visiting Professor at George Washington University, Melbourne University, and Stanford University. In 2003, he was a special adviser to the UK Parliamentary Select Committee considering the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. He has also been called upon to provide advice to other UK and overseas Parliamentary committees on terrorism, and to the UK Government's independent adviser on terrorism.Clive Walker presents a systematic review of counterterrorism within the United Kingdom until 2010. Unlike other books on counterterrorist law, Walker's book goes beyond the principal anti-terrorism legislation by considering other relevant aspects of domestic legislation, and by making some comparison with international laws. The author also refers to accounts of practical implementation of the law through consideration of interviews and visits undertaken during fieldwork. These three elements combine to provide a comprehensive, yet clear, account of counterterrorism law within the UK until 2010, that should be of interest to academics, lawyers and policy makers. The clear writing style, easy-to-follow structure and encyclopaedic knowledge means that this book, should be considered an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in terrorism, counterterrorism and the law, within the United Kingdom.
John Lamb, The Howard Journal
This volume deserves wide reading; it makes an important contribution to existing literature on the subject of terrorism and the law. It is well written, thoroughly researched, clearly presented and filled with readily accessible invaluable information. Readers - whether subject matter experts, students or the interested public - owe Prof Walker a debt of gratitude. Congratulations are also due to Oxford University Press; the books format is remarkably user friendly.
Amos N. Guiora, Perspectives on Terrorism
Professor Walker's description of and commentary upon the law, well-structured for use by practitioners, is set against a succinct but profound analysis of the broader picture, informed by his intimate knowledge of academic and comparative materials. This book is an essential tool for all those concerned with the law and policy of counter-terrorism.
David Anderson QC, Government Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation
The book is an extremely impressive and comprehensive work which will appeal to many working exclusively in the field, as well as to those, like myself, who have particular concerns arising from specific issues or cases.
Alex Bailin QC, Public Law 2012, Publication Review
^iTerrorism and the Law^r is a welcome addition to the literature in this complex and controversial area of law and is made all the more readable by the author's forthright manner; there is no other academic in the UK today that can rival Walker's encyclopedic knowledge of this most important of subjects.
James Roebuck, Legal Studies
This important volume contains extensive, up-to-date analysis of key materials on anti-terrorism law and legal practice.
Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on Terrorism