Terror Laws: Asio, Counter-Terrorism and the Threat to Democracy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780868407029)

The underlying concern of this book is the issue of balancing the needs for national security with individual rights and freedoms. Author Jenny Hocking argues that, in the light of September 11 and Bali, the security legislation proposed, and in part passed, by the Howard government compromises the separation of powers and individual legal and political rights. The theme extends throughout the book, and her discussion of the establishment and history of ASIO gives context to current debates.

Author: Jenny Hocking
ISBN-10: 086840702X
ISBN-13: 9780868407029
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2003
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.20w x 0.88d