Download or read book Precursor Crimes of Terrorism written by Walker, Clive and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illuminating book offers a timely assessment of the development and proliferation of precursor crimes of terrorism, exploring the functions and implications of these expanding offences in different jurisdictions. In response to new modes and sources of terrorism, attempts to pre-empt potential attacks through precursor offences have emerged. This book examines not only the meanings and effectiveness of this approach, but also the challenges posed to human rights and social and economic development.