Archive
Vol 11(6): November-December 2001
Cover story: The "war on freedom and democracy" Read More
European Parliament’s report on the Commission proposal with a view to the adoption of a Council framework decision laying down minimum provisions on the constituentelements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking (COM(2001) 259 – C5-0359/2001 – 200110114(CNS)) – Rapporteur Arie M. Oostlander (See 10372/01)
Public opinion in the Member States of the European Union on drug-related problems in relation to security
UK: Tragic death of asylum-seeker
UK Green Party Press release, Tuesday, November 27, 2001 Read More
Analysis of Article 109 of the UK Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill on “third pillar” measures
Executive Summary Article 109 of the new bill would confer extensive powers on the UK executive as regards implementation policing and criminal law at the EU level. Such measures have not received adequate parliamentary scrutiny Read More
Explanatory Memorandum on Justice and Home Affairs – Draft Council Recommendation on the alignment of law enforcement drug and divertes precursos seizure statistics
Vol 11(5): August-October 2001
Cover story: A permanent "state of emergency" Read More
The proposed framework decision to combat terrorism
Submission by Statewatch to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union, sub-committee "E" on the proposal to combat terrorism Read More
Outcome of Proceedings of the meeting of the Horizontal Working Party on Drugs on 17 september 2001
The “Conclusions” of the special Justice and Home Affairs Council on 20 September 2001 and their implications for civil liberties
The Council has expressed its intention to fast-track two Framework Decisions on terrorism and the European Arrest Warrant, both of which were due to be proposed at this time anyway. The proposal on terrorism has raised concerns because it includes a definition that could also cover protests and “urban violence”. Read More