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Mirko Bagaric Julie Clarke

Torture: When the unthinkable is morally permissible delves into the complex and controversial topic of using torture as a means of extracting information or achieving certain objectives. This thought-provoking book challenges readers to confront ethical dilemmas and consider whether there are situations in which extreme measures can be justified. Through careful analysis and compelling case studies, the author navigates the murky waters of morality, legality, and the human psyche, shining a light on a subject that forces us to question our deepest convictions. Join the conversation on this contentious issue and explore the boundaries of ethical behavior in the pursuit of justice and security.

Albany. NY. SUNY Press. 2007. 122p.

By Andrew Silke and John Morrison

Recent cases of attacks by released terrorist prisoners highlight issues around the risk of re-offending posed by former terrorist prisoners. What are the appropriate processes and systems for managing and risk assessing such individuals, and to what extent is rehabilitation possible in the context of terrorist offending? This Policy Brief will explore these and related issues to help inform wider discussion and debates on appropriate policy in this area. In this Policy Brief, the authors critically analyse the definition of ‘recidivism’, and demonstrate the need for a concrete operational definition before one is able to truly analyse recidivist activity. Following this, the authors discuss terrorist recidivism in a range of international contexts, ranging from Northern Ireland to Sri Lanka, the United States to Israel. By taking this broader perspective it allows the reader to gain a greater understanding of what factors related to recidivism rates may be context-specific, and which are universal.

The Hague: International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, 2020. 13p.