Terrorism

LAW 543-01	Terrorism and the Law Seminar	3 credits
Terrorism is a special form of political violence that has been used throughout history by both states and sub-state organizations to sustain a wide variety of causes. This course examines the challenges faced in protecting against and responding to acts of terrorism, includng the conflicts of law, jurisdictional limits imposed by international and domestic legal regimes, and the need to balance increased security measures against protection of civil liberties. Satisfies the writing requirement.

 

Foundational:

Criminal Procedure Survey
Criminal Procedure I
Criminal Procedure II

Supporting:

Death Penalty
Domestic Violence Clinic
Fourth Amendment Theory and Practice
International Criminal Law
Selected Problems in Criminal Justice*
Selected Problems in Criminal Law*
Terrorism*
Therapeutic Jurisprudence
Transitional Justice*
Virginia Criminal Procedure
White Collar Crime

*courses not offered every year