Counter-terrorism, Surveillance, and Human Rights in Europe After the Paris Attacks

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The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is hosting a public panel discussion on January 22 at 10:00 on counter-terrorism, surveillance, and human rights in Europe in the wake of the Paris attacks.

“After a terrorist attack, it is common that we see human rights protections eroded. That may also be part of the purpose of the attack. In times like these, where terrorism is on the European agenda, it’s important to discuss how we can fight terrorism while respecting and protecting human rights — security and human rights are two sides of the same coin,” says Morten Kjaerum, RWI’s director.

The panel will consist of Martin Scheinin, Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the European University Institute, Mark Klamberg,  Associate Professor in International Law at Stockholm University, and Peter Vedel Kessing, Senior Researcher in international terrorism and security law at the Danish Institute for Human Rights.

Martin Scheinin will deliver a keynote speech presenting the outcome of the EU funded multi-disciplinary research project SURVEILLE, that he spearheaded. He will also give a brief description of the mandate and work of the UN’s special rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights.

Mark Klamberg and Peter Vedel Kessing will talk about legislation and policies on counter-terrorism and surveillance and their potential impact on human rights in Sweden and Denmark respectively. 

The panel discussion is being co-organized with Jus Humanis.

Date: January 22, 2016

Location: The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Tetra Laval room, Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 3, Lund, Sweden

Time: 10:00 – 12:15

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