Extremism, Free Speech and Counter-Terrorism Law and Policy - 9781138545182

Taylor & Francis

Extremism, Free Speech and Counter-Terrorism Law and PolicyAuthor(s): Ian Cram\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138545182, 978-1138545182\nSynopsis\nThis edited collection addresses a number of free speech vs security concerns that are engaged by counter-terrorism law and policy makers across a number of liberal democracies, and explores the delicate balance between free speech and the censoring of views that promote hatred or clash with fundamental democratic values. It does this by looking at the perspectives and level of disagreement between those who consider todays counter-terrorism and extremism strategies to be a soft and liberal approach, and those who believe these strategies disproportionately impact freedom of expression and association and non-violent political dissent. \n\nThe contributors include academics, practicing lawyers, and think-tank analysts who examine whether universities and schools incu.