European Union: Security Proposals Threaten Human Rights

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November 5, 2001 7:00PM EST | Statement

European Union: Security Proposals Threaten Human Rights

Human Rights Implications of European Union Internal Security Proposals and Measures in the Aftermath of the 11 September Attacks in the United States

Human Rights Watch understands the interest in developing European Union-wide internal security measures in
the aftermath of the 11 September attacks in the United States. However, a number of recent E.U. proposals to
combat terrorism and other proposed internal security measures contain elements that raise serious human
rights concerns.