anti-terrorism laws
Counter-extremism legal framework
Anti-terrorism laws are statutes that give governments expanded powers to prevent, investigate, and prosecute acts of terrorism.
These laws typically authorize enhanced surveillance, longer detention without charge, asset freezing, and restrictions on organizations deemed terrorist groups.
Critics argue such laws often sacrifice civil liberties for security: The anti-terrorism laws passed after 9/11 remain controversial.
The phrase also appears as anti-terror laws or counterterrorism legislation.
- statutesFormally enacted laws
- Patriot ActCounterterrorism surveillance legislation
- wiretappingCovert phone surveillance
- privacy rightsEntitlement to personal seclusion
- data miningExtracting insights from datasets
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