International Commission of Jurists

Italy: Judge issues European arrest warrant for CIA agents

Feb 16, 2006

On 23 December 2005, a judge issued a European arrest warrant against 22 CIA agents for allegedly abducting an Egyptian terrorist suspect. On 22 January, the Italian Foreign Minister forwarded to the US authorities a request for legal assistance. The CIA agents may be...

Switzerland: Draft bill on the maintenance of internal security

Feb 16, 2006

On 2 February, the Justice and Police Minister proposed a new draft bill on the maintenance of internal security, which would give the police greater search and surveillance powers, and would allow the Minister to prohibit activities which directly or indirectly...

Belgium: New anti-terrorism bill passes both Houses

Feb 16, 2006

On 23 December 2005, the Belgian Senate approved a new anti-terrorism bill, which will give the police extra powers of search and surveillance, in some cases without judicial authorization. The lower House has already approved the bill.  

UK: Legality of control orders debated

Feb 16, 2006

On 2 February, Lord Carlile, appointed to independently review the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, released his report defending the regime of “control orders”, which allows the Executive to impose far-reaching restrictions on terrorist suspects. On 14...
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