CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2010
| Author | Za'tara, Dalia Suhail |
|---|---|
| Title | FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM: A FOCUS STUDY ON JORDAN |
| Summary | The thesis aims to explore the relationship between counter-terrorism legislation and freedom of expression, and their impact on political dissent, specifically in Jordan. In light of an international initiative of revitalizing and enacting anti-terrorism laws, it is critical to investigate the effectiveness and legality of these tools in countering terrorism and the risks they pose on human rights. In the context of Jordan, where there is limited research on the effect of counter-measures on freedom of expression, the thesis topic is essential for understanding how counter-measures are used in non-democratic states and what implications do they have on political expression, especially opposition. Thus, the thesis examines the question of what are the effects of counter-terrorism laws on freedom of expression and whether and how they are used for the suppression of political dissent in Jordan. For the purposes of this study, I will only focus on the “freedom to impart information and ideas” protected under the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights. |
| Supervisor | Rosenfeld, Michel |
| Department | Legal Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2010/zatara_dalia.pdf |
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