ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book offers an account of the various types of international responses to transnational crime, ranging from international treaties to 'soft law' to the decisions of the UN Security Council, and questions whether the democratic deficit surrounding their adoption makes them unfit for purpose. It focuses on the use of UK charities for terrorist financing and the evolution of regulatory responses to the phenomenon. The book brings together contributions that deal with cultural heritage crime and the protection of historical memory. It provides an insight into the world of illicit metal detectorists who unlawfully appropriate antiquities in East Asian countries, including China. The book demonstrates the global nature of the threat, as well as the interconnectedness of modern states and need for international cooperation.
