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The Netherlands: Government introduces bill on terrorist training camps

Mar 10, 2007

On 7 March, the Dutch Minister of Justice introduced a bill, which would criminalise participation in terrorist training camps, regardless of the location of the camp. According to the Minister, the bill seeks to bring Dutch law in line with Article 7 of the Council...

Sweden: Government introduces bill to grant surveillance powers to intelligence agency

Mar 10, 2007

A new bill presented by the Government would give the Swedish intelligence agency the power to monitor, without a court order, any email traffic and phone calls crossing the borders. Civil liberties groups have criticised the law for its intrusion on human rights....

United Kingdom: Police Commission releases report on anti-terrorism raid in June 2006

Mar 10, 2007

On 13 February, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) released a report on its inquiry into claims of assault, unlawful arrest and detention in the anti-terrorism operation in East London in June 2006. The IPCC concluded that Scotland Yard should...

United Kingdom: Court rejects “freedom fighters” defence

Mar 10, 2007

On 16 February, the Court of Appeal rejected the argument that the Terrorism Act 2000 provided for an exemption from criminal liability for “freedom fighters” who engage in terrorist activities against non-democratic regimes. The case concerned a Libyan charged under...

United Kingdom: SIAC allows deportation based on diplomatic assurances

Mar 10, 2007

On 26 February, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) dismissed an appeal by a Muslim cleric, Abu Qatada against his deportation to Jordan. Abu Qatada argued that he was at risk of being tortured if deported to Jordan. The Commission rejected his claim on...