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HomeStudy in support of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism
Final report
Study in support of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism
Final report
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Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism (‘Counter-Terrorism Directive’ or ‘CTD’) entered into force in April 2017, replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA (as amended in 2008) and amending parts of Decision 2005/671/JHA (on the sharing of information and cooperation concerning terrorist offences). The Directive sets minimum rules on the definition of terrorism-related offences, their investigation and prosecution, sanctions applicable to these offences, cooperation and exchanges of information between Member States in the context of criminal proceedings, and the provision of assistance and protection to victims of terrorism. More specifically, it seeks to combat terrorism through criminal law and to facilitate a common EU-wide understanding of terrorism by: i) approximating the definition of terrorism-related offences (i.e. terrorist offences, offences related to a terrorist group and offences related to terrorist activities), serving as a benchmark for information exchange and cooperation between competent national authorities, ii) establish minimum rules for defining definition of terrorism-related criminal offences and related sanctions; and iii) enhancing measures of protection of, and support and assistance to, victims of terrorism. In line with Article 29 of the Directive, the Commission has prepared a report assessing the added value of the CTD in combating terrorism, which will be submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council in September 2021. This study provided qualitative and quantitative evidence allowing the Commission to prepare the evaluation of the CTD. The study was carried out between December 2020 and July 2021 and covered the EU-25 Member States bound by the Directive. It assessed the performance of the Directive in terms of its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and EU added value, as well as its impact on fundamental rights and freedoms (including non-discrimination), the rule of law and the level of protection and assistance provided to victims of terrorism. It also provided conclusions and recommendations for potential EU-level action to address the shortcomings identified.
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- Corporate author(s): Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) , Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (European Commission) , ICF , Victim Support Europe (VSE)
- Themes: Defence , Justice and home affairs
- Subject: common security and defence policy , directive (EU) , human rights , information analysis , international cooperation , international criminal law , international sanctions , international security , mutual assistance , offence , report , support policy , terrorism
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-76-41121-5 | DOI 10.2837/329929 | Catalogue number DR-06-21-057-EN-N |
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