Non-Governmental Organisations in International Law By Lindblom Anna-Karin [CUPCambridge2005 xv-xxii + 523pp ISBN 13 978-0-521-85088-9 + 10 0-521-85088-6 (H/bk) £65.00]

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elsewhere. A significant contribution made by the collection, most clearly provided by David Luban, is a rejection of the argument that there is a 'trade-off' between liberty and security. 11 Moreover, as is illustrated by Neil Hicks, counter-terrorism measures not only impact on individuals living in 'liberal' States but also encourage widespread repressive policies elsewhere. 12 Two essays discuss whether the war in Iraq could be viewed as a 'humanitarian intervention' but both fail to take into account the questionable legal entitlement to take such action. 13 Nor is the fact that the human rights argument was introduced as a later rationalization of the legality of the war, as is pointed by the editor himself, satisfactorily dealt with. 14 There are many noteworthy contributions within this volume that would be of value to anyone who is interested in the subject.