Homeland security: definitions and accountability

Counter-terrorism measures must be developed that are both effective and meet accountability standards. This article approaches the issue by: (1) proposing a matrix facilitating the measurement of the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of a particular counter-terrorism measure; and (2) proposing an ac...

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Published inThe international journal of human rights Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 241 - 262
Main Author Guiora, Amos N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 17.02.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Accountability
balancing individual liberties
Counterterrorism
Criteria
Effectiveness
effectiveness and accountability
Homeland
homeland security
Homeland Security Act 2002-US
infrastructure
National Security
Public infrastructure
Rule of Law
Security
Terrorism
threats to homeland security
United States > US
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Summary:Counter-terrorism measures must be developed that are both effective and meet accountability standards. This article approaches the issue by: (1) proposing a matrix facilitating the measurement of the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of a particular counter-terrorism measure; and (2) proposing an accountability matrix for measuring the effectiveness of particular measures. The article's central focus is on developing criteria for measuring effective counter-terrorism - premised on the rule of law, policy considerations and the limits of power. If utilised, these criteria will provide empirical evidence that particular counter-terrorism measures in actuality contribute to effective and legal counter-terrorism.
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ISSN:1364-2987
1744-053X
DOI:10.1080/13642987.2014.889399