Research on the Characteristics of Bioterrorism Crime Under the New Situation

Jian-guo Zang; Tingting Xue

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Research on the Characteristics of Bioterrorism Crime Under the New Situation

Jian-guo Zang, Tingting Xue

Published in International Journal of Law and Society (Volume 5, Issue 2)

Received: 1 April 2022 Accepted: 26 April 2022 Published: 10 May 2022

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Abstract

The current global biosecurity situation is becoming more and more severe. Globalization has facilitated the cross-border spread of infectious diseases and bioterrorism risks. The hidden hazard of bioterrorism attacks facing countries all over the world is gradually increasing. Bioterrorism is a typical “black swan” risk. Based on the literature research methodology and case study, this paper systematically explains the criminal features of the subject, object, type, means and behavior disposal of bioterrorism crime from the perspective of biological characteristics. Including: bioterrorism crimes show a diversity of criminal subjects, refer to state actors, terrorist organizations, individuals and other non-state actors; criminal objects are extensive, especially for food, medicine, environment, grassland, biology, etc.; crime types are diverse, It is mainly spread through pathogens, people, logistics systems, etc.; the means of crime are concealed, the detection is difficult, and the harm is serious; the criminal behavior is difficult to deal with, and the risks exist for a long time. In the context of the international epidemic, counterterrorism is facing a growing number of challenges. Terrorism and viruses, regardless of borders, are equally harmful to all people. Bioterrorism is rampant everywhere like a virus, seriously threatening national security, social order and people’s well-being. Bioterrorism crime has become the main defense object of international anti-terrorist threat.

Published in	International Journal of Law and Society (Volume 5, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijls.20220502.14
Page(s)	169-174
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Holistic View of National Security, Bioterrorism Crime, Characteristics

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Jian-guo Zang

School of Investigation, Nanjing Forest Police College, Nanjing, China
Tingting Xue

Department of Political Affairs Organizational Personnel Office, Xinjiang Police College, Urumqi, China

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