Socio-Juridical Characteristics of Terrorism in the Laws of Azerbaijan (From Understanding and Responding to Terrorism, P 111-116, 2007, Huseyin Durmaz, Bilal Sevinc, et al., eds. -- See NCJ-224814)

• NCJ Number: 224824
• Author(s): Elnur Kazimli
• Date Published: 2007
• Length: 6 pages
• Sale Source: IOS Press
• Publication Format: Book Chapter
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: Netherlands

Annotation

This paper assesses the adequacy of Azerbaijan’s criminal law for dealing with terrorism.

Abstract

It is generally acknowledged that the major principals for combating terrorism are measures for preventing terrorism, the inevitability of the punishment of the guilty, the priority of protecting human rights, and measures to mitigate destruction and loss of life. The bringing of national legislation into line with international standards could prevent an increase in terrorism and contribute to more effective counterterrorism efforts. This analysis of Azerbaijan’s criminal code focuses on the content of terrorism and criminal responsibility for terrorism, as well as the normative regulation of antiterrorist activity. The analysis determined that Azerbaijan’s criminal law as it relates to the tactics and harms generally caused by terrorists has numerous deficiencies and omissions that allow terrorists and their “sponsors” to avoid responsibility while also weakening crime control in general. Azerbaijan needs to bring its criminal code and criminal procedures into correspondence with international standards for terrorism legislation taking into account the tendencies and tactics of contemporary terrorism. This reform effort should expand the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in detecting and investigating terrorist activity. 5 references