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Title: Developing a counter-terrorism policy in a small state : options and issues for Malta
Authors: Cilia Pisani, Ian (2002)
Keywords: Terrorism -- Prevention
Security clearances -- Law and legislation -- Malta
Threats -- Law and legislation
National security -- Malta
Issue Date: 2002
Citation: Cilia Pisani, I. (2002). Developing a counter-terrorism policy in a small state : options and issues for Malta (Bachelor’s dissertation).
Abstract: This study analyses the options and issues that policy makers face when drafting counter terrorist policy. The study is concentrated on small states with a particular reference to Malta. This study is carried out by evaluating three dimensions concerning this issue. Firstly, the threat scenario is evaluated. Then the current legislative documents and policy framework that relate to terrorism and counter-terrorism are analysed. After this, the organisation and resourcing of counter-terrorist/security forces present in Malta are evaluated. The current security forces in Malta are mainly three; the Malta Security Service, the Malta Police Force and the Armed Forces of Malta. While Maltese interests are not directly targeted, there have been numerous terrorist acts on the island. This entails that it is a current issue that has to be considered by the Maltese authorities. The lack of a definition of this term in Maltese laws is a considerable deterrent to the operational capability of the security organisations. An apparent complacency of the Maltese authorities and public at large regarding this issue, also serves to aggravate this problem. The whole issue of terrorism is evaluated alongside other threats to national security and is also brought into context with Malta's Foreign Policy.
Description: B.COM.(HONS)ECONOMICS
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/84595
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