Civil Liability in Europe for Terrorism-Related Risk

Niels Philipsen author Michael Faure author Monika Hinteregger author Lucas Bergkamp author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:12th Nov '15

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Comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of civil liability for terrorism-related risk under international, EU and selected national tort laws.

This book examines liability laws as they relate to terrorism-related damage. For instance, to what extent are facility operators, governments and security firms in Europe exposed to liability for terrorism-related damage? Furthermore, this book analyzes the policy question of whether legislative measures are necessary.Today terrorism has become a world-wide phenomenon which does not stop at the European borders. Following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and terrorist attacks in Paris, Madrid and London, concerns have arisen in Europe about potential liability exposure for terrorism-related damage. This book tackles the problem of civil liability for damage caused by terrorist acts from several angles. The authors expertly deliver a comprehensive analysis of terrorism-related risk under international and EU law, and the national tort law systems of seven representative EU Member States. They also provide a comparison of the situation in Europe to the liability environment in the United States. Risk mitigation strategies are considered and critically assessed, as are alternative systems for redressing terrorism-related risks. The book concludes with a reflection on the analysis and presents possible strategies for future regulation by the European lawmakers.

'This book is an important resource for government (especially their judicial, treasury and commerce departments) as well as business communities that manage the setting of risk premiums on terrorism-related civil liability issues for a country's business sector.' Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on Terrorism

ISBN: 9781107100442

Dimensions: 235mm x 158mm x 23mm

Weight: 720g

402 pages