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Free Access To Law Of The European Union And Its Member States, Alexis Fetzer
Free Access To Law Of The European Union And Its Member States, Alexis Fetzer
Law Faculty Publications
While Europe may lie across the pond, there are many reasons why today’s practitioner would need to research the law of the European Union or one of its member states. However, with a complex institutional structure and multiple bodies producing various forms of law, researching the law of the EU can seem like a daunting task.
As with any research in an area of unfamiliar law, a good place to begin is with a research guide. Prepared by subject experts, research guides will point to relevant sources for locating primary material and often contain helpful explanations that assist in understanding …
Balancing Security And Human Rights: Post 9/11 Reactions In United States And Europe, Chiara Giorgetti
Balancing Security And Human Rights: Post 9/11 Reactions In United States And Europe, Chiara Giorgetti
Law Faculty Publications
The acts of 11 September 2001 demonstrated how vulnerable civilians are; in any part of the world, to terrorist attacks. This awareness led to a determined response by the international community to fight international terrorism iri all its forms. As governments and international organizations alike reevaluated the effectiveness and appropriateness of their counter-terrorist measures, the challenge emerged of conducting the fight against terrorism while respecting human rights and civil liberties. In fact, the wide consensus that actions are necessary to confront terrorism does not undermine the necessity to balance human rights considerations and preserve the democratic process.
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