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| | International conventions on terrorism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Despite the exclusion, for time being, of a specifically defined international crime of "terrorism" from the Court's jurisdiction, certain acts carried out by "terrorists" may fall within the Court's jurisdiction because those acts fullfil the criteria of other offences which fall within the Court's purview. | | | During the negotiations on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, many states supported adding a specific offence of "terrorism" to the list of crimes over which the court would have jurisdiction. | | | Conventions which are open to ratification by all states |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_conventions_on_terrorism
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| | The United Nations Approach to International Terrorism following 9/11 |
| | The programme of 'Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism,' which began in January 2003 and ends in December 2006 is a good example of dissuasion, as it actively encourages and assists states to ratify international conventions. | | | Proponents hold that terrorism arises in situations where there is despair, humiliation, poverty, political oppression, extensive human rights abuses, foreign occupation and weak state control, which hinders the state's ability to control law and order and provide basic services. | | | Thus, the ODC and the TPB have successful pursued such projects as 'Strengthening the Legal Regime Against Terrorism,' which focused on the provision of direct legal advisory services to assist States to incorporate the relevant provisions contained in the twelve universal anti-terrorism conventions and protocols into national legislation. |
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http://www.ict.org.il/articles/articledet.cfm?articleid=542
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| | International humanitarian law and terrorism: questions and answers |
| | The Fourth Geneva Convention (Article 33) states that "Collective penalties and likewise all measures of intimidation or of terrorism are prohibited", while Additional Protocol II (Article 4) prohibits "acts of terrorism" against persons not or no longer taking part in hostilities. | | | Some of the existing international conventions on terrorism include specific provisions providing that states may allow ICRC access to persons detained on suspicion of terrorist activities. | | | Under the principle of universal jurisdiction, war crimes suspects may be criminally prosecuted not only by the state in which the crime occurred, but by all states. |
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| | Measures to eliminate international terrorism Statement by Mr |
| | It was the first comprehensive standard-setting instrument at the international level which unequivocally condemned terrorism and declared that all States must recognise that acts of terrorism are simply criminal and cannot be justified under any circumstances and for whatever consideration. | | | We wanted the Convention to be wider in scope and to contain more direct provisions to prevent and suppress, at the very earliest stage, financing of all acts of preparations to commit terrorist acts. | | | India has also acceded to the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Maritime Navigation, and its Protocol on Fixed Platforms, and to the International Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection. |
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http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/Terrorism/un_terror_nov_16_1999.htm
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| | UNODC - International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages |
| | This Convention shall not apply where the offence is committed within a single State, the hostage and the alleged offender are nationals of that State and the alleged offender is found in the territory of that State. | | | For each State ratifying or acceding to the Convention after the deposit of the twenty-second instrument of ratification or accession, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification or accession. | | | With respect to the offences as defined in this Convention, the provisions of all extradition treaties and arrangements applicable between States Parties are modified as between States Parties to the extent that they are incompatible with this Convention. |
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http://www.undcp.org/terrorism_convention_hostages.html
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| | Debate over decree on terrorism continues |
| | Unfortunately, the state lost in most cases as the ad hoc tribunal court acquitted the defendants, who are mostly military or police officials formerly posted in East Timor. | | | Rudy, a criminal law lecturer, specifically warned that the creation of a decree only based on the undeliberated draft of the antiterrorism bill could lead to unfavorable consequences for the country in the future. | | | The introduction to the decree says it was proposed to comply with international conventions on terrorism. |
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http://www.etan.org/et2002c/october/13-19/18debate.htm
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| | U.N. Treaties and Conferences Will Not Stop Terrorism |
| | elaborate a comprehensive convention on international terrorism...developing a comprehensive legal framework of conventions dealing with international terrorism, and...convening a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations to formulate a joint organized response of the international community to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. | | | The Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (1980) requires States who are Parties to establish minimum levels of protection for nuclear material when transported internationally and to take measures against criminal acts involving nuclear material in use, store, and transport. | | | The Plenary Meetings of the General Assembly on "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism," held from October 1 to October 5, 2001, provide a case in point. |
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http://www.heritage.org/Research/InternationalOrganizations/BG1513.cfm
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| | Defining Terrorism |
| | All forms of state involvement in terrorism are usually placed under the general category of “terrorist states,” or “state sponsored terrorism.” Such a designation has taken on the character of a political weapon; rival states ascribe it to one another, and terrorist organizations use it against states acting against them. | | | A definition of this type must rely on the same principles already agreed upon regarding conventional wars (between states), and extrapolate from them regarding non-conventional wars (betweean organization and a state). | | | It will enable legislation and specific punishments against those perpetrating, involved in, or supporting terrorism, and will allow the formulation of a codex of laws and international conventions against terrorism, terrorist organizations, states sponsoring terrorism, and economic firms trading with them. |
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http://www.ict.org.il/articles/define.htm
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| | International Conventions - International Labour Organization |
| | For the purposes of this Convention, the term child shall apply to all persons under the age of 18. | | | This Convention shall in any case remain in force in its actual form and content for those Members which have ratified it but have not ratified the revising Convention. | | | Each Member which ratifies this Convention shall take immediate and effective measures to secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour as a matter of urgency. |
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http://www.interpol.int/Public/Children/Conventions/iloC182.asp
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| | Another W97M/Cartman.Poppy Infected Document |
| | For the purpose of extraditing crime perpetrators according to this Convention, the domestic legislations of Contracting States shall not have any bearing as to their differences with respect to the crime being classified as a felony or misdemeanor, nor as to the penalty prescribed for it. | | | In this case, the requested State shall extradite him provisionally for investigation or trial on condition that he shall be returned to it before execution of the sentence issued in the requested State. | | | Re-enforcing protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular persons and missions; and regional and international organizations accredited in the Contracting State in accordance with the conventions and rules of international law which govern this subject. |
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| | Coordinators for Negotiations on Two International Conventions Report on Progress to Terrorism Ad Hoc Committee |
| | The draft comprehensive convention was perceived not only as a law enforcement instrument, but also as a codification convention. | | | Others had noted that a draft convention without a definition of terrorism was better than a convention with an unsatisfactory one. | | | Several delegations had reserved the right to revert to proposals made previously if a "package" deal failed. |
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http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/pressrels/2003/l3029.html
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| | UNODC - Terrorism |
| | Since 1963, the international community has elaborated universal legal instruments related to the prevention and suppression of international terrorism. | | | Focus will be on strengthening institutional structures and mechanisms to enable States to implement the relevant international instruments, providing online advice on extradition and mutual legal assistance requests and advising on international cooperation mechanisms through mentorship programmes - thus working towards the full implementation of the international instruments. | | | Facilitating and providing training to national criminal justice systems with regard to the practical implementation of the universal instruments against terrorism. |
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http://www.unodc.org/unodc/terrorism.html
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| | Department of State Washington File: Bush Signs Bill to Implement Two U.N. Anti-Terror Conventions |
| | These Conventions also require parties to them to take practical steps to bring terrorists and their supporters to justice. | | | They underscore -- along with ten other international terrorism conventions -- the broad moral consensus that violence against innocent civilians is a criminal act and must be punished. | | | Earlier today I signed into law the implementing legislation for two very important United Nations international conventions against terrorism: the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings and the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. |
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http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/hyper/2002/0625/epf206.htm
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| | India's contribution to International Conventions on Terrorism |
| | India is party to major international conventions against terrorism and has also incorporated them in domestic legislation. | | | NAM has unequivocally affirmed that criminal acts intended or calculated to provoke a state of terror in the general public, a group of persons or particular persons, for whatever purposes, are unjustifiable. | | | The Convention was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1997. |
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http://www.indianembassy.org/policy/Terrorism/indian_contribution.htm
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| | Overview � Conventions against Terrorism |
| | Recently, a thirteenth instrument, The International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear terrorism has been adopted by the General Assembly and opens for signature on September 14, 2005. | | | 4) Create an obligation on the State in which a suspect is found to establish jurisdiction over the convention offence and to refer the offence for prosecution if the Party does not extradite pursuant to other provisions of the convention. | | | UN Security Council resolutions, passed both before and after recent terrorist attacks, have called upon Member States to ratify these international instruments and to fully implement them through passage of the domestic legislation necessary to fulfil obligations imposed by the conventions. |
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http://www.unodc.org/unodc/terrorism_convention_overview.html
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| | The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Terrorism and international law: why conventions matter |
| | Certain parts of international human rights law, on the other hand, may be suspended in times of public emergency. | | | These laws, commonly known as the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols, prohibit acts of terror. | | | Others insist that the purpose of the war makes a difference and can allow for an "exception." For example, the African Union Convention combating terrorism, consistent with the position of the Non-Aligned Movement, distinguishes between terrorism and "national liberation struggles against occupation and apartheid." This is a curious distinction without any basis in international law. |
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| | Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism Web Links: Library and Links: Jeannette Rankin Library Program: U.S. Institute of Peace |
| | From the U.S. Department of State, Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, released August 17, 1998, this summary describes eleven major multilateral conventions related to states' responsibilities for combating terrorism and provides a brief overview of some of the major terms of each instrument. | | | Reverse chronological listing of documents from April 1979 to the present on issues related to terrorism. | | | Full text of the 1949 Convention from the web site of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR). |
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http://www.usip.org/library/topics/terrorism.html
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| | Court Forum - Ask a Lawyer & Get Legal Advice - International Conventions on Counter-Terrorism |
| | The CTC's Technical Assistance Team stands ready to assist States with ratification of the 12 international conventions; States may also contact the Global Programme Against Money Laundering at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna. | | | Resolution 1373 calls for all States to become party to all the relevant conventions and protocols related to terrorism. | | | Court Forum - Ask a Lawyer & Get Legal Advice - International Conventions on Counter-Terrorism |
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http://www.courtforum.com/showthread.php?p=208
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| | News & Views - China to Accede to, Sign Two Anti-Terrorism International Conventions (11/8/2001) |
| | The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, China's legislature, has ratified China's accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings, and the State Council, China's cabinet, has also decided to sign the International Convention for the Suppression of Financing of Terrorism. | | | China to Accede to, Sign Two Anti-Terrorism International Conventions (11/8/2001) | | | News & Views - China to Accede to, Sign Two Anti-Terrorism International Conventions (11/8/2001) |
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http://www.chinahouston.org/news/20011108081009.html
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| | Question without notice |
| | My understanding—and I will check that understanding with the Acting Foreign Minister—is that the failure to sign that treaty, if that is the case, is not the result of any opposition to the principles of it. | | | I think it is also the case, as I am sure the Leader of the Opposition would agree, that specific practical measures taken by governments are also very important in the fight against terrorism. | | | Is it not the case that the United States has signed both conventions and that President Bush has signalled his desire for Senate ratification as quickly as possible? |
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http://www.dfat.gov.au/qwon/1999_2001/010927_qwn.html
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| | Terrorism Law and Policy - JURIST |
| | Amnesty International Calls for End to Legal Limbo of Guantánamo Prisoners | | | Human Rights Watch: U.S. Officials Misstate Geneva Convention Requirements | | | Human Rights Watch - US: Geneva Conventions Apply to Guantanamo Detainees [Jan. 11] |
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http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/terrorism.htm
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| | Peace and Security resources in the United Nations system |
| | Identifies the major terrorism conventions and protocols and provides a brief summary of some of the major terms of each instrument | | | If you have inquiries or comments about this site, please e-mail us at : partnerships@un.org |
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http://www.un.org/issues/m-peace.html
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| | International Conference on International Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation |
| | China’s cooperation with other major powers, particularly the United States, in the area of anti-terrorism has increased considerably since September 11, 2001. | | | Terrorism has become the main security issue on the international agenda since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. | | | Several participants emphasized in their presentations that the current anti-terrorism policies of the United States and American leadership of the international anti-terrorism coalition are still evolving and there are indications that the US foreign policy is moving away from unilateralism and towards multilateral security mechanisms. |
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| | MOFA: Seminar on the Promotion of Accession to the International Counter-Terrorism Conventions and Protocols |
| | The Seminar will be attended by government experts from the ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Australia and the United States in charge of the International Counter-Terrorism Conventions and Protocols and domestic legislative procedures related to them in their countries. | | | Kiyohiko Toyama, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the officials in charge at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice will attend. | | | Seminar on the Promotion of Accession to the International Counter-Terrorism Conventions and Protocols |
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http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/event/2006/1/0124-2.html
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| | Terrorism Profile - Uruguay |
| | He has been held in Uruguay since early 1999 on charges of document fraud, but Uruguay and Egypt have been unable to agree on the terms for extradition, in part, because Egypt has not guaranteed in writing that Mokhles will not be subject to the death penalty. | | | Uruguay is a party to eight of the 12 international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism. | | | Uruguay did not experience any acts of international terrorism in 2002. |
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http://www.privacyinternational.org/article.shtml?cmd[347]=x-347-359644
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| | Declaration on Joint Action To Counter Terrorism |
| | View acts of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed wherever, whenever and by whomsoever, as a profound threat to international peace and security which require concerted action to protect and defend all peoples and the peace and security of the world; | | | Call for the early signing/ratification of or accession to all relevant anti-terrorist conventions including the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism; | | | Commit to counter, prevent and suppress all forms of terrorist acts in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other international law, especially taking into account the importance of all relevant UN resolutions; |
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| | BookkooB : International Terrorism - M.Cherif Bassiouni : Compare Book Prices |
| | International Terrorism: Multilateral Conventions (1937-2001) (International and Comparative Law) | | | Above you will see price and availability details for International Terrorism: Multilateral Conventions by M.Cherif Bassiouni from the leading UK book stores. | | | To allow you to quickly compare prices, the stores are arranged in order of delivered price, cheapest first. |
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| | Cambodia seen as potential terror haven |
| | Cambodia was aware of its need to act but lacked the resources, including international law experts and translators to convert documents into the local language, the envoy said. | | | The southeast Asian nation has to date adopted no counter-terrorism legislation, set up no financial intelligence unit and signed just four of the 12 international conventions against terrorism and ratified none of them, Munoz said. | | | "With no cooperation, there will be no progress against terrorism," Munoz said. |
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| | Home UNAUSA.org |
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