Legislating Against Terrorism: A Human Rights Perspective "A Comparative Analysis Between India, UK, USA And Australia"
- IJLLR Journal
- Feb 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 16
Riddhaa Bhattacharyya, KIIT School of Law
Muskan Kumari, KIIT School of Law
ABSTRACT
This research examines how anti-terrorism laws and human rights are connected and affect each other. It also examines the history of terrorism, its causes, and how the world has tried to stop it. Using information from government reports, databases like the Global Terrorism Index, academic studies, and real-world examples, the research explores these issues in detail. Terrorism and human rights are closely connected and often create big challenges for people and governments. Terrorism has been around for a long time, from ancient groups like the Sicarii zealots to modern tragedies like 9/11, the Mumbai attacks in 2008, and the Christchurch Mosque shootings. These events show how terrorism has changed over time and how much pain it causes. Most attacks and deaths happen in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Nigeria, where people are already dealing with hardship. To stop terrorism, we need to understand what causes it. Things like political problems, religious tensions, and poverty can push people toward extreme ideas or groups. If we can address these issues, we can prevent terrorism before it starts. Countries like the U.S. (PATRIOT Act), India (UAPA), the UK (Terrorism Act), and Australia (Anti-Terrorism Act) have made these laws to protect people. While these laws are meant to keep us safe, they sometimes create problems. Innocent people have faced racial profiling, unfair limits on their freedom, and even jail for crimes they didn’t commit. This shows why it’s so important to have rules that prevent the misuse of these laws. Stopping terrorism is not something any one country can do alone. Sharing information and working together makes a big difference. Programs like those in Norway, which help people leave extremist groups and start new lives, show that it’s possible to fight terrorism in a kinder, more effective way. The key is finding a balance between keeping people safe and protecting their rights. Fair and honest policies that respect everyone’s freedom can help us fight terrorism without losing our values.
