Civil Liability In Europe For Terrorism-Related Risk (Cambridge Studies In International And Comparative Law) (Hardcover)

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 Us. 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.