The Council of Europe has adopted this Convention to increase the effectiveness of existing international texts on the fight against terrorism. It aims to strengthen member States’ efforts to prevent terrorism in two different ways:

• by establishing as criminal offences certain acts that may lead to the commission of terrorist offences, namely: public provocation, recruitment and training
• by reinforcing co-operation on prevention both internally (national prevention policies), and internationally (modification of existing extradition and mutual assistance arrangements and additional means).

The Convention contains a provision on the protection and compensation of victims of terrorism. A consultation process is planned to ensure effective implementation and follow up.

• Appendix.
• Chart of renewal of reservations.
• Translations sorted by non-official languages.
• Note for information - Accession to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism by a State which is not a member of the Council of Europe.

• Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law - Economic Crime and Cooperation Division
• Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law - Council of Europe Committee on Counter-Terrorism (CDCT)
• Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law - European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)