Security, conflict and the law engages students in critical learning about the role of law in the context of crises to national security caused by conflict and political violence. The module explores the meaning of concepts such as security, terrorism and emergency. Further, it examines the history and genesis of emergency powers, the law relevant to terrorism and the challenges posed by counterterrorism laws, policies and practices. Students will gain an appreciation of the intersections between security, conflict and law from a UK and an international law perspective. Therefore, the module requires students to engage with and to see the links between different branches of law such as constitutional law, public international law, international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Students will be required to develop reasoned viewpoints on the effects of conflict and counter-terrorism on human rights, for example, on the right to life, on liberty and on freedom from discrimination.