NCJ Number
107366
Journal
Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law Volume: 16 Dated: (Supplement 1986) Pages: 655-670
Date Published
1986
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This article describes recent and proposed U.S. legislative measures to combat international terrorism and suggests multilateral mechanisms to administer many of the unilateral initiatives taken by the United States and other countries.
Abstract
Congress has established a strong domestic legislative foundation for combating terrorism overseas and has laid the groundwork for coordination with U.S. allies. Recent legislation to combat aspects of international terrorism includes the Foreign Airport Security Act of 1985, the International Maritime and Port Security Act of 1986, and the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986. Multilateral mechanisms include antiterrorism assistance and training to improve airport and port security, rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of international terrorists, improved passport and visa controls, an international convention making international terrorism a crime, and enhanced enforcement of the Vienna Convention regarding the sanctity of diplomats and diplomatic missions. 83 footnotes.