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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Transnational Terrorism and State Accountability: A New Theory of Prevention by Vincent-Joel Proulx Foreword by Judge Bruno Simma
States have an obligation to prevent terrorism emanating from their territories an obligation stemming from multilateral agreements and UN Security Council resolutions. This study addresses that obligation and the legal consequences flowing from its violation providing clarity about governments counterterrorism duties and State accountability for preventable wrongs and defining the contents of the obligation while critically assessing the mechanics of State responsibility.This monograph sets out the shortcomings of the existing paradigm of State responsibility while identifying a shift towards more indirect modes of accountability under international law a trend supported by recent State and institutional practice. The study devises and argues for the implementation of a strict liability-inspired model grounded in indirect responsibility with a view to enhancing State compliance with counterterrorism obligations. Ultimately the book develops a new theory of prevention in counterterrorism contexts.