Kimberley Trapp

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R v Mohammed Gul: Are You a Terrorist if You Support the Syrian Insurgency?

Dr Kimberley N. Trapp is lecturer in law at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. In its recent decision in Regina v Mohammed Gul[1], the Court of Appeal held that there is nothing in international law which requires the broad definition of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000, as amended,[2] to be read…

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Uses of Force against Civil Aircraft

Dr Kimberley N. Trapp is lecturer in law at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. On 18 June, South Korean marines (stationed on Gyodong Island, to the west of South Korea) fired 99 rifle rounds at an Asiana flight en route from Chengdu (China) to Seoul International Airport (BBC report).  Asiana aircraft are…

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