Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-197) and index.

Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- The International Law of Maritime Terrorism -- Prosecution of Maritime Terrorists -- Legal Issues that May Create Disputes Involving International Law -- Settlement of Vertical, Transnational and Horizontal Disputes Arising from Maritime Terrorism -- Concluding Observations -- Bibliography -- Index.

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In Maritime Terrorism and the Role of Judicial Institutions in the International Legal Order , Md Saiful Karim offers a critical analysis of the role of judicial institutions in combating maritime terrorism. This book comprehensively examines the existing international legal framework for combating maritime terrorism and argues for a an updated framework to tackle modern threats. In particular, Karim highlights the important task of national courts in the prosecution of suspected maritime terrorists as well as the settlement of disputes arising from maritime terrorism. It fills in important gaps in the existing literature and proposes a path for the influence of international juridical institutions.