Virtual Real World Lecture: What threats should we be alert to in today's society?
4pm - 5pm
Register via https://www.law.ac.uk/events/event-booking/?id=d464d08a-809f-f011-bbd3-7c1e52038f97
Explore the evolving threat landscape in the UK, from international terrorism to emerging single-issue threats.
Understand how UK counterterrorism law has developed since 9/11 and the 7/7 London bombings.
Examine the impact of the Terrorism Act 2000 and the ten Acts of Parliament that followed.
Discuss the balance between national security and individual human rights in the face of new legislation.
Investigate how current laws deal with — or fail to address — modern threats below the terrorism threshold.
Consider the future of UK counterterrorism policy and its implications for civil liberties.
Ideal for students interested in criminal law, public policy, human rights, or security studies.