Evaluating the Role of Criminal Justice System in the Promotion and Prevention of Terrorism: A Case Study of the Regional Directorate, Peshawar
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in both the prevention and promotion of terrorism, acting as a double-edged sword depending on its effectiveness, fairness, and public perception. On one hand, it helps prevent terrorism through law enforcement, intelligence gathering, prosecution of offenders, and implementation of counter-terrorism laws that disrupt terrorist networks and deter potential threats. On the other hand, perceived injustices such as racial profiling, unlawful detention, or overly harsh counter-terrorism measures can alienate communities and foster grievances that fuel radicalization, inadvertently promoting terrorism. Thus, a balanced, transparent, and rights-respecting criminal justice system is essential to both counteract terrorist threats and build societal trust that underpins long-term security.
Authors: Maqsood Anwar, Irfan ullah Ullah, Sana Nadir, Muhammad Fwad
Institutions: Minhaj University Lahore, University of Peshawar
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410448442