Temat: Terrorism Lists, Executive Powers and Human Rights - a...

International conference in Bruxelles on 20 October 2009

The 'proscription' or 'designation' of alleged “terrorists”, their associates and financial supporters by nation-states, the European Union and the United Nations has been among the most controversial aspects of the so-called “war on terror”. Hundreds of groups and individuals around the world have been placed upon various “terrorist lists” and subject to the freezing of their assets, travel bans and other serious sanctions. Yet despite the gravity of the accusations and the impact of their designation upon fundamental rights, affected parties have been systematically denied the right to mount a meaningful challenge to their inclusion on the lists. This conference brings together a distinguished group of expert practitioners, lawyers, academics and human rights organisations to examine these issues and consider possible ways forward.

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