Precursor Crimes of Terrorism : The Criminalisation of Terrorism Risk in Comparative Perspective - Introduction to Precursor Crimes of Terrorism

This introductory chapter to this illuminating book offers a timely assessment of the development and proliferation of precursor crimes of terrorism, exploring the functions and implications of these new expanding offences in different jurisdictions. In response to new forms modes and sources of terrorism, attempts to pre-empt potential attacks through precursor offences have emerged. In other chapters, this book examines not only the meanings and effectiveness of this approach, but also the threat challenges it poses posed to human rights and social and economic development. Featuring contributions from leading academic and practitioner experts in counter-terrorism law, the book covers the broad scope of activities tackled by these new legal interventions, including membership, collaboration, communications, training and financing. Taking a comparative approach which relies on extensive experience in various jurisdictions, including the UK and Spain, the chapters also discuss important related issues such as international cooperation, investigations and penology, offering insights into the context of policiesy and practices surrounding precursor crimes. The introductory chapter can be downloaded from the publisher's website