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This paper will not speculate directly about exactly what will happen to the law in the future. There are far too many variables at issue for any such prediction. The discussion will limit itself to identifying trends that are likely to have an impact on the law in this area. The first part of this paper will argue that the rhetoric adopted by many after the 11 September attacks was of a “war on terrorism” as a legal paradigm. However, the concept of a separate, non-territorial armed conflict on terrorism has begun to fall from favour. Rather, there is a move towards improving the existing law on the basis that the relevant law is criminal law. This is the approach that has been taken by various organs of the United Nations. This second part of this paper outlines the development of the law on terrorism: the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and developments on the issue of human rights and terrorism. While not compromising with the terrorists, there is an increased recognition of the social conditions which have facilitated the spread of terrorism.
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