After considering the report presented by one of its experts, the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights has decided to draft principles and guidelines concerning the promotion and protection of human rights when combating terrorism. Draft principles were already contained in the expert’s report. The ICJ presented an oral statement calling on the Sub-Commission to elaborate such guidelines.
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