by Anna
Karamanou (PSE) to the Commission and Council
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Subject: Security and human rights (15 May 2002) |
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Reply |
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At the Laeken European Council the European Union reaffirmed "its
total solidarity with the American people and the international community in
combating terrorism with full regard for individual rights and freedoms"
(paragraph 17 of the conclusions). During the last session of the UN Commission on Human Rights (CHR),
the European Union actively supported a Mexican draft initiative on the
protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while encountering
terrorism. However, Mexico decided to suspend the presentation of the
initiative when it became clear that its final adoption by CHR was,
unfortunately, far from guaranteed. In principle, this important initiative
will be submitted to CHR next year. The Council has not taken a position yet on the High Commissioner's
proposals mentioned by the Honourable Member. |
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