Head, Michael, 1952-
Domestic military powers, law and human rights : calling out the armed forces / Michael Head. - 1 online resource. - International and comparative criminal justice .
"This book examines the national and international law, human rights and civil liberties issues involved in governments calling out the armed forces to deal with civil unrest or terrorism. The introduction of domestic military powers has become an international trend. Troops already have been seen on the streets in major Western democracies. These developments raise major political, constitutional and related problems. Examining the changes underway in eight comparable countries-the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Japan and Australia-this book provides a review and analysis of this trend, including its implications for legal and political rights. The book will be of interest to the general public, as well as students, academics and policy-makers in the areas of human rights and civil liberties, constitutional law, criminal justice and security studies"--
9780429325489 0429325487 9781000754025 1000754022 9781000753745 1000753743 9781000753882 1000753883
War and emergency powers.
Civil-military relations.
Armed Forces--Mobilization.
Human rights.
LAW / General
LAW / Civil Rights
LAW / Comparative
K3344
342/.0418
Domestic military powers, law and human rights : calling out the armed forces / Michael Head. - 1 online resource. - International and comparative criminal justice .
"This book examines the national and international law, human rights and civil liberties issues involved in governments calling out the armed forces to deal with civil unrest or terrorism. The introduction of domestic military powers has become an international trend. Troops already have been seen on the streets in major Western democracies. These developments raise major political, constitutional and related problems. Examining the changes underway in eight comparable countries-the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Japan and Australia-this book provides a review and analysis of this trend, including its implications for legal and political rights. The book will be of interest to the general public, as well as students, academics and policy-makers in the areas of human rights and civil liberties, constitutional law, criminal justice and security studies"--
9780429325489 0429325487 9781000754025 1000754022 9781000753745 1000753743 9781000753882 1000753883
War and emergency powers.
Civil-military relations.
Armed Forces--Mobilization.
Human rights.
LAW / General
LAW / Civil Rights
LAW / Comparative
K3344
342/.0418