EU Counter-terrorism Policy And Human Rights

There are two themes that recur in previous Sir David Williams lectures. First, that it is a considerable honour to be invited to give the lecture. Secondly, that it is a daunting task to do so in the presence of Sir David, particularly in a field in which he has expertise. Since that covers most of the law there is no escape from this dilemma. Let me then acknowledge the privilege of having been asked to give this year's lecture, and confess that it is with some trepidation that I do so. The subject, terrorism and human rights, is not exactly uncharted territory. When I looked into the internet for some guidance on what might be relevant to terrorism and human rights, the response to my Google search informed me that in .03 seconds 32,900,000 references had been found. This seemed to indicate that it was unlikely that I would be able to say anything that has not already been said. But there are some subjects that are of such importance that there is value in reminding ourselves of the issues that are at stake, and if necessary for that purpose, repeating what others have said. And it is with that in mind that I approach my chosen topic.

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Counter-terrorism Legislation and Terrorist Attacks: does human rights have space?

Revista de Direito Internacional ◽

10.5102/rdi.v15i2.5300 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Heloisa Tenello Bretas ◽

Daniel Damásio Borges

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Terrorist Attacks ◽

Counter Terrorism

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Human Rights Strategies in an Age of Counter-Terrorism

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.1189722 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Moeckli

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Counter Terrorism

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International Terrorism and Human Rights

Asian Journal of International Law ◽

10.1017/s2044251313000337 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-33

Author(s):

Sundaresh MENON

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Political Violence ◽

September 11 ◽

International Terrorism ◽

Positive Relation ◽

Counter Terrorism ◽

History Of ◽

The Relationship

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, a line was crossed in the history of terrorism and political violence—many things we had until then taken for granted were lost. This paper analyzes the relationship between international terrorism and human rights and examines how these two concepts—which some suggest are antithetical—might appropriately be spoken of in the same breath even in the aftermath of those terrible attacks. The overarching thesis is that counter-terror efforts must be approached in a way that endeavours to achieve a positive relation to, and co-existence with, the system of human rights at both international and national levels. In this connection, Singapore's approach to counter-terrorism will be considered, providing food for thought on how far it achieves a balance between security and liberty.

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