This note addresses the European Commission’s proposal for an amendment to the Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism of 2002, and in particular the provisions which would require EU Member States to criminalise public provocation to commit a terrorist offence.
The ICJ is concerned that without further safeguards in the text of the Framework Decision, it may lead to disproportionate interference with freedom of expression.
Amendment to the Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism-Analysis briefs-2008 (full text, PDF)