EU: Council of the European Union: Directive on combatting terrorism

– Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating terrorism and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism – Examination of the revised text (LIMITE doc no: 5720-16, pdf): “Delegations are invited to examine the modified text of the proposed Directive, as set out in this document. Discussions at the next meeting on 8 February 2016 will focus on these drafting suggestions, including recitals.” In part concern the two documents from Sweden and Italy below. – As above: Examination of the revised text (LIMITE doc no: 5467-16, pdf) – As above: Swedish Delegation – drafting proposals (LIMITE doc no: 5467-add-1-16, pdf): Human rights clause and “An possibility to exempt one’s own citizens travelling home” – As above: Italian Delegation – drafting proposals (LIMITE doc no: 5467-add-2-16, pdf): “Investigative tools” and “Exchange of information and cooperation concerning terrorist offences” See also: Statewatch Briefing: Directive on combating terrorism