Perspectives on Terrorism is an initiative of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism. Visit website
VOL. XVIII, Issue 4

Introduction to Special Section

This Special Section of Perspectives on Terrorism seeks to advance understanding of this issue by presenting five articles that examine a range of topics concerning extremists in the courtroom, highlighting a number of recurring themes. It is hoped that this Special Section will contribute to our knowledge of what happens to extremists in the courtroom by providing an evidence-based understanding of sentencing outcomes, the decision-making processes involved in sentencing decisions, the strategies used by defendants at trial and the barriers to researching terrorism trials.

About ICCT

The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) is a think-and-do tank based in The Hague, Netherlands. We provide research, policy advice, training and other solutions to support better counter-terrorism policies and practices worldwide. We also contribute to the scientific and publi.…