Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives explores how counter-terrorism laws have adversely affected journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, online activism, and other forms of expression, with governments asserting the need for such laws to protect national security while critics argue they are prone to be misappropriated by state actors. The book is divided into three parts and addresses how counter-terrorism laws have undermined democratic values in both authoritarian and liberal political contexts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of counter-terrorism laws on journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, online activism, and other forms of expression. While governments argue that these laws are necessary to protect national security, critics contend that they are often misused by state actors to suppress political dissent, target journalists, and restrict other forms of citizen expression. The book is divided into three parts: Part I examines the politics and discourse of counter-terrorism laws, Part II explores the ways in which these laws have affected journalistic practice in different countries, and Part III examines how they have been used to target everyday citizens, social media activists, whistleblowers, and human rights advocates around the world. Together, the chapters highlight how counter-terrorism laws have undermined democratic values in both authoritarian and liberal political contexts. This book will be of particular interest to scholars of political science, communication, and legal studies.

Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives

Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives offers critical insight into how counter-terrorism laws have adversely affected journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, online activism, and other forms of expression. While governments assert the need for such laws to protect national security, critics argue counter-terrorism laws are prone to be misappropriated by state actors who use such laws to quash political dissent, target journalists, and restrict other forms of citizen expression.

The book is divided into three parts. Part I deals with the politics and discourse of counter-terrorism laws. Part II focuses on the ways counter-terrorism laws have impacted journalistic practice in different countries, with effects ranging from imprisonment of reporters to self-censorship. Part III addresses how counter-terrorism laws have been used to target everyday citizens, social media activists, whistleblowers, and human rights advocates around the world. Together, the chapters address how counter-terrorism laws have undermined democratic values in both authoritarian and liberal political contexts. Scholars of political science, communication, and legal studies will find this book particularly interesting.

Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives

Counter-Terrorism Laws and Freedom of Expression: Global Perspectives provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of counter-terrorism laws on journalism practice, digital citizenship, privacy, online activism, and other forms of expression. While governments argue that these laws are necessary to protect national security, critics contend that they are often misused by state actors to suppress political dissent, target journalists, and restrict other forms of citizen expression. The book is divided into three parts: Part I examines the politics and discourse of counter-terrorism laws, Part II explores the ways in which these laws have affected journalistic practice in different countries, and Part III examines how they have been used to target everyday citizens, social media activists, whistleblowers, and human rights advocates around the world. Together, the chapters highlight how counter-terrorism laws have undermined democratic values in both authoritarian and liberal political contexts. This book will be of particular interest to scholars of political science, communication, and legal studies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793622181