NCJ Number
102242
Journal
Terrorism Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Dated: (1986) Pages: 379-412
Date Published
1986
Length
34 pages
Annotation
This report presents the Rules of International Law Applicable to International Terrorism as adopted at the 1984 Paris conference of the International Law Association (ILA), along with comments on the report by members of the ILA's Committee on International Terrorism, which formulated the rules.
Abstract
As a statement of principle, the rules label as terroristic acts so reprehensible that they cannot be justified in either peace or war. These acts include but are not limited to atrocities, wanton killing, hostage-taking, hijacking, extortion, and torture. Such acts are deemed to have an international element when they are committed in one country against a foreign government or international organization or any representative thereof. The rules do not permit any legal defense under international law for these acts. State support for international terrorism is forbidden under the rules. The rules state that all nations must try or extradite persons accused of acts of international terrorism. Particular concern is expressed about terrorists' targeting of international communication, transportation, and diplomatic facilities. Comments by committee members include one dissent, reservations about some segments of the report, and points of emphasis.