Relevant Council of Europe instruments and documents

Conventions

• European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism [ETS No. 190]
• European Convention on Extradition [ETS No. 98]
• European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 182]
• European Convention on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 73]
• European Convention on the Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes [ETS No. 116]
• Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime [ETS No. 141]
• Convention on Cybercrime [ETS No. 189]
• Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism [CETS No. 196]
• Council of Europe Convention on laundering, search, seizure and confiscation of the proceeds from crime and on the financing of terrorism [CETS No. 198]

Committee of Ministers

• Resolution (74) 3 on International terrorism
• Declaration on Terrorism (1978)
• Recommendation R (82) 1 concerning International Co-operation in the Prosecution and Punishment of Acts of Terrorism
• Tripartite Declaration on Terrorist Acts (1986)
• Recommendation (2001) 11 concerning Guiding Principles on the Fight against Organised Crime
• Declaration on the Fight against International Terrorism (2001)
• Guidelines on Human Rights and the Fight against Terrorism (2002) and the Guidelines on the Protection of Victims of Terrorist Acts (2005)
• Declaration on freedom of expression and information in the media in the context of the fight against terrorism (2005)
• Recommendation Rec(2005)7 of the Committee of Ministers to member states concerning identity and travel documents and the fight against terrorism
• Recommendation Rec(2005)9 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the protection of witnesses and collaborators of justice
• Recommendation Rec(2005)10 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on “special investigation techniques” in relation to serious crimes including acts of terrorism
• Recommendation Rec(2006)8 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on assistance to crime victims
• Recommendation Rec(2007)1 of the Committee of Ministers to member states regarding co-operation against terrorism between the Council of Europe and its member states, and the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO – Interpol)
• Guidelines on protecting freedom of expression and information in times of crisis (2008)

Parliamentary Assembly Recommendations and Resolutions

• Recommendation No. 684 (1972) and 703 (1973) on International Terrorism
• Recommendation No. 852 (1979) on Terrorism in Europe
• Recommendation No. 916 (1981) on the Conference on the Defence of Democracy against Terrorism in Europe – Tasks and Problems
• Recommendation No. 941 (1982) and 982 (1984)
• Recommendation No. 1024 (1986) and Resolution No. 863 (1986) on the European Response to International Terrorism
• Recommendation No. 1170 (1991) on strengthening the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism
• Recommendation No. 1199 (1992) on the Fight against International Terrorism in Europe
• Resolution No. 1132 (1997) on the Organisation of a Parliamentary Conference to reinforce Democratic Systems in Europe and Co-operation in the Fight against Terrorism
• Recommendation No. 1426 (1999) and Order 555 (1999) on European Democracies facing up to Terrorism
• Recommendation No. 1534 (2001) and Resolution No. 1258 (2001) on Democracies facing Terrorism
• Recommendation No. 1550 (2002) and Resolution No. 1271 (2002) on Combating Terrorism and Respect for Human Rights
• Recommendation No. 1549 (2002) on Air Transport and Terrorism: how to enhance security
• Recommendation No. 1584 (2002) on the Need for Intensified International Co-operation to Neutralise Funds for Terrorist Purposes
• Recommendation No. 1644 (2004) on Terrorism: a threat to democracies
• Resolution 1367 (2004) on Bioterrorism: a serious threat for citizens’ health
• Resolution 1400 (2004) on the Challenge of terrorism in Council of Europe member states
• Recommendation 1677 (2004) on the Challenge of terrorism in Council of Europe member states
• Recommendation 1687 (2004) on Combating terrorism through culture
• Recommendation 1706 (2005) on Media and Terrorism
• Recommendation 1713 (2005) on the Democratic oversight of the security sector in member states
• Resolution 1507 (2006)Recommendation 1754 (2006) on Alleged secret detentions and unlawful inter-state transfers of detainees involving Council of Europe member States

European Ministers of Justice

• 24th Conference, Moscow, 4-5 October 2001: Resolution No 1 on combating international terrorism
• 25th Conference, Sofia, 9-10 October 2003: Resolution No. 1 on combating terrorism
• 26th Conference, Helsinki, 7-8 April 2005: Resolution No. 3 on combating terrorism

European Ministers responsible for Cultural Affairs

• Declaration on Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict Prevention Opatija (Croatia), 22 October 2003

High-level meetings of Ministries of the Interior

• Third High-level multilateral meeting of the Ministries of the Interior Warsaw (Poland), 17 -18 March 2005 Resolution

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities

• Recommendation 134 (2003) and Resolution 159 (2003) on Tackling Terrorism - the role and responsibilities of Local Authorities

European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)

• European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) General Policy Recommendation N°8 on combating racism while fighting terrorism (2004)
• European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) General Policy Recommendation N° 11 on combating racism and racial discrimination in policing (2007)

Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE)

• Opinion no 8 prov. (2006) of the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE) for the attention of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on “the role of judges in the protection of the rule of law and human rights in the context of terrorism”