Legal instruments
Conventions
- Council of Europe Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism [CETS No. 198]
- Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism [CETS No. 196]
- Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism [CETS No. 217]
- Convention on Cybercrime [ETS No. 185]
- Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, concerning the criminalisation of acts of a racist and xenophobic nature committed through computer systems [ETS No. 189]
- Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime [ETS No. 141]
- European Convention on the Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes [ETS No. 116]
- European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism [ETS No. 90]
- Protocol amending the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism [ETS No. 190]
- European Convention on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 73]
- European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 30]
- Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 99]
- Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 182]
- European Convention on Extradition [ETS No. 24]
- Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition [ETS No. 86]
- Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition [ETS No. 98]
- Third Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition [CETS No. 209]
- Fourth Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition [CETS No. 212]
Committee of Ministers
- Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)6 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on “special investigation techniques” in relation to serious crimes including acts of terrorism
- Action Plan on the fight against violent extremism and radicalisation leading to terrorism (2015)
- Declaration “United around our principles against violent extremism and radicalisation leading to terrorism” (2015)
- Guidelines on protecting freedom of expression and information in times of crisis (2008)
- 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)
- Recommendation Rec(2006)8 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on assistance to crime victims
- 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(2005)9 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the protection of witnesses and collaborators of justice
- Recommendation Rec(2005)7 of the Committee of Ministers to member states concerning identity and travel documents and the fight against terrorism
- Declaration on freedom of expression and information in the media in the context of the fight against terrorism (2005)
- Guidelines on Human Rights and the Fight against Terrorism (2002) and the Guidelines on the Protection of Victims of Terrorist Acts (2005)
- Declaration on the Fight against International Terrorism (2001)
- Recommendation (2001) 11 concerning Guiding Principles on the Fight against Organised Crime
- Tripartite Declaration on Terrorist Acts (1986)
- Recommendation R (82) 1 concerning International Co-operation in the Prosecution and Punishment of Acts of Terrorism
- Declaration on Terrorism (1978)
- Resolution (74) 3 on International terrorism
Parliamentary Assembly
- Resolution 2070 (2015) and Recommendation 2077 (2015) Increasing co-operation against cyberterrorism and other large-scale attacks on the Internet
- Resolution 2051 (2015) and Recommendation 2069 (2015) Drones and targeted killings: the need to uphold human rights and international law
- Resolution 2047 (2015) Humanitarian consequences of the actions of the terrorist group known as “Islamic State”
- Resolution 2045 (2015) and Recommendation 2067 (2015) on Mass surveillance
- Resolution 2038 (2015) and Recommendation 2063 (2015) Witness protection as an indispensable tool in the fight against organised crime and terrorism in Europe
- Resolution 2031 (2015) and Recommendation 2061 (2015) Terrorist attacks in Paris: together for a democratic response
- Resolution 2016 (2014) Threats against humanity posed by the terrorist group known as “IS”: violence against Christians and other religious or ethnic communities
- Resolution 1840 (2011) on Human rights and the fight against terrorism
- Resolution 1507 (2006) and Recommendation 1754 (2006) on Alleged secret detentions and unlawful inter-state transfers of detainees involving Council of Europe member States
- Recommendation 1713 (2005) on the Democratic oversight of the security sector in member states
- Recommendation 1706 (2005) on Media and Terrorism
- Recommendation 1687 (2004) on Combating terrorism through culture
- Resolution 1400 (2004) and Recommendation 1677 (2004) on the Challenge of terrorism in Council of Europe member states
- Resolution 1367 (2004) on Bioterrorism: a serious threat for citizens’ health
- Recommendation 1644 (2004) on Terrorism: a threat to democracies
- Recommendation 1584 (2002) on the Need for Intensified International Co-operation to Neutralise Funds for Terrorist Purposes
- Recommendation 1550 (2002) and Resolution 1271 (2002) on Combating Terrorism and Respect for Human Rights
- Recommendation 1549 (2002) on Air Transport and Terrorism: how to enhance security
- Resolution 1258 (2001) and Recommendation 1534 (2001) on Democracies facing Terrorism
- Recommendation 1426 (1999) and Order 555 (1999) on European Democracies facing up to Terrorism
- Resolution 1132 (1997) on the Organisation of a Parliamentary Conference to reinforce Democratic Systems in Europe and Co-operation in the Fight against Terrorism
- Recommendation 1199 (1992) on the Fight against International Terrorism in Europe
- Recommendation 1170 (1991) on strengthening the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism
- Recommendation 1024 (1986) and Resolution No. 863 (1986) on the European Response to International Terrorism
- Recommendation 941 (1982) and 982 (1984) on the Defence of Democracy against Terrorism in Europe
- Recommendation 916 (1981) on the Conference on the Defence of Democracy against Terrorism in Europe – Tasks and Problems
- Recommendation 852 (1979) on Terrorism in Europe
- Recommendations 684 (1972) and 703 (1973) on International Terrorism
European Ministers of Justice
European Ministers responsible for Cultural Affairs
High-level meetings of Ministries of the Interior
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
- Resolution 381 (2015) and Recommendation 371 (2015) Combatting radicalisation at grassroots level: the role of local and regional authorities
- Resolution 159 (2003) and Recommendation 134 (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° 11 on combating racism and racial discrimination in policing (2007)
- European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) General Policy Recommendation N°8 on combating racism while fighting terrorism (2004)
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”
