Terrorism and the International Legal Order:With Special Reference to the UN, the EU and Cross-Border Aspects

Terrorism is often presented as the scourge of the 21st century. Yet, the September 2001 events did not come out of the blue as terrorism is not a new phenomenon. Similarly, the efforts to create the legal framework to combat terrorism go back many years. New, however, is the comprehensive and concise approach. This book introduces the various aspects surrounding efforts undertaken to enhance cooperation and coordination in the war against terrorism. It deals with jurisdiction and extradition, with the ICC and the ICJ, with safe havens and cross-border aspects.