The Offences Against the State Act 1939 at 80 by Mark Coen

The Offences Against the State Act 1939 at 80 by Mark Coen

This timely edited collection brings together experts in the fields of legal history, criminal justice, human rights and counter-terrorism law to appraise Ireland’s Offences Against the State Act on the eightieth anniversary of its enactment. The origins, development, invocation and extension of the powers contained in the legislation are analysed and critiqued using a broad range of methodologies.

The book engages fully with the 1939 Act’s scope and complexity including consideration of the impact of the Act on issues as diverse as trial by jury, paramilitary organisations, organised crime, disclosure, the rules of evidence, freedom of expression and association, parliamentary oversight of legislation and adherence to international human rights norms. In addition, the interplay of the Act with the universal themes of normalcy, exceptionalism, contagion and due process are explored throughout.

This book will appeal to an audience beyond those with a particular interest in the Act itself. It combines historical and contemporary insights with theoretical and practical perspectives that will enrich the reader’s understanding of emergency law, wherever it arises.

A deeply intriguing and arresting read from start to finish … particularly timely in light of the advent of emergency legislation pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic … an essential read for all scholars and enthusiasts of Irish constitutional law, Irish politics and modern Irish history for many years to come-- Michael Carmody, University of Limerick * Irish Jurist *

Mark Coen is Lecturer in Law at University College Dublin, Ireland

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ISBN 13	9781509946761
ISBN 10	1509946764
Title	The Offences Against the State Act 1939 at 80
Author	Mark Coen
Series	Hart Studies In Security And Justice
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2022-10-20
Number of pages	304
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