In terms of international law, what is the impact of terrorism on human rights?

I would say that one of the overwhelming impacts of
terrorism on human rights is the ease with which they can be violated.  The fear of
terrorism and how it encompasses daily life has led to a condition where human rights
and democratic ideals are easily sacrificed in the name of "getting information."  The
war on terror and the fight against terrorism has created the perception that those who
stand against terrorism are like a world of Jack Bauers from "24" who have to use
torture and "enhanced interrogation" in order to defuse a bomb that will go off
"somewhere" and "at some time."  I think that the ease with which these ideas are
accepted is one significant area where international law and human rights have been hurt
by the war on terror.  The argument that torture yields absolute and credible
information was something easily embraced in the days following the September 11
attacks.  The construction of policy that did little to stand opposed to international
law and practices, as well as human rights was something evident.  The idea that the
United States Constitution, a document that had not been seen as an instrument allowing
torture and mistreatment of people, could be viewed as something that not only allowed,
but encouraged "enhanced interrogation" and unlimited powers to the Executive branch is
something that comes out of the war on terror.  It is also representative of a casualty
to both international law and human rights as a result.