Suppression of the financing of terrorism: the evolution and implementation of international standards

Abstract

This thesis examines the evolution and implementation of international standards on countering the financing of terrorism. There are two dimensions to be taken into account to understand the structure of this thesis. The first is concerned with a sequential perspective. Given that 9/11 has provided a critical momentum in this area, chapter 2 deals with the international position prior to 9/11, whereas chapters 3,4 and 5 analyse development following 9/11. The second is related to a hard law and soft law perspective. Chapters 2 and 3 look into the development of hard law in this area, while chapters 4 and 5 focus on international standards and their monitoring and enforcement from a soft law perspective. Firstly, it is classified that terrorist financing and money laundering shares much in common and thus, anti-money laundering tools can be used for the purpose of countering the financing of terrorism. Then, the activities of the Security Council and other specialist bodies are examined in depth and suggestions are made for improvement of current counterterrorist financing and anti-money laundering campaign.