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EU Policy In Combating Terrorism And Influence On Rule Of Law

Author(s): Marina Matić Bošković
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Politics and law, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today), EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, EU-Legislation, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Institut za uporedno pravo
Keywords: counter-terrorism; definition of terrorism; Framework decision on counter-terrorism; criminal procedure principles; judicial cooperation in criminal matters;

Summary/Abstract: Terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, as well as latter attacks in London and Madrid put counter-terrorism as one of the priorities in the EU. The EU since then has put efforts to find proper response and strategy in counter-terrorism. The role of some EU bodies is strengthen and new institutions are established. The most important institutions in fight against terrorism are European commission, as initiator of legal acts, Europol and Eurojust. Legislative activity has been intensified in the EU and the most important document is 2002 Framework decision on counter-terrorism in which for the first time we could find European common definition of terrorist offences, as well as draft Directive on counter-terrorism that was adopted by Commission in December 2015 after terrorist attacks in Paris. While adoption of this legal acts improves efficiency f EU actions in prevention and fight against terrorism, on the other hand, they have raised concerns of violation of fundamental rights and civil liberties. Author analyzed legal aspects of EU counter-terrorism policy. Although some positive results are achieved there is a need to put additional efforts to improve EU legal framework in the area of fight against terrorism.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 103-112
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Serbian