anti-terrorism law
Counter-extremism legal framework
Anti-terrorism law refers to legislation designed to prevent, investigate, and punish acts of terrorism.
Such laws typically expand government powers for surveillance, detention, and prosecution while restricting activities that might support terrorist organizations: The anti-terrorism law allows authorities to hold suspects without charge for extended periods.
Critics often argue these laws trade civil liberties for security.
- securityProtection from threat
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- mass surveillanceWidespread population observation programs
- domestic spyingMonitoring citizens covertly
- counterterrorismCombating organized political violence
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anti-terrorism lawbill of rights
Document listing protected liberties
human rights law · civil rights legislation · habeas corpus · privacy law · human rights legislation
anti-terrorism lawwhistleblower protection
Laws shielding those who report misconduct
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Legislation granting collective forgiveness
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