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Terrorism:
special investigation techniques. Corporate Author: Council of
Europe. 2005. Author: De Koster Philippe. Synopsis: The beginning of the
twenty-first century has been blighted by a resurgence of terrorist attacks on a
scale previously unimaginable. The rapid technological advances at the end of
the twentieth century have improved our quality of life but sadly these can also
be used to the advantage of criminal and terrorist organisations. In order to
combat terrorism and serious crime, law enforcement authorities have had to
adapt their investigative means and develop special investigation techniques.
These techniques are used to systematically gather information in such a way
that they do not alert the person(s) investigated, for the purposes of detecting
and investigating crimes and suspects. Contents
Foreword.
Part I: Analytical report
Preamble
Introduction
Chapter 1: Definition and typology of spécial investigation
techniques
Chapter 2: Special investigation techniques, law enforcement and
prosecution
Chapter 3: Special investigation techniques: controlling their implementation
Chapter 4: Special investigation techniques and respect of human rights
Chapter 5: Special investigation techniques in the framework of international
co-operation
Chapter 6: Intelligence services and the use of special investigation techniques
Conclusion
Part II: Situation in member and Observer states of the Council of Europe
Questionnaire
Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, “The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”, Turkey,
Ukraine, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America
Format: Paperback. Pagination: 496. ISBN 9287156557. $58.00
Human Rights and the Fight Against Terrorism.
The Council of Europe Guidelines.
The Council of Europe (COE).
Published: 11 May 2005. Terrorism,
or the threat of it, is a burden shared by most countries in the world.
The Council of Europe believes that an effective fight against terrorism
fully respecting human rights is possible. The guidelines outlined in this publication affirm states' obligation
to protect everyone against terrorism, and reiterate the need to avoid
arbitrariness. They also stress that all measures taken by states to
combat terrorism must be lawful, and that torture must be prohibited.
The legal framework set out in the guidelines concerns, in particular,
the collecting and processing of personal data, measures which interfere
with privacy, arrest, police custody and pre-trial detention, legal
proceedings, extradition and compensation of victims. The guidelines on the protection of victims of terrorist acts
recognise the suffering endured by the victims and consider that they
must be shown national and international solidarity and support. States
are encouraged by these guidelines to provide to victims and, in
appropriate circumstances, to their close family, an emergency and
continuing assistance. In addition, the guidelines deal with key issues, such as the need
for granting a fair and appropriate compensation to victims,
facilitating their access to the law and to justice. 66 pp. ISBN
9287156948. $15.00
The
9/11 Commission Report. Final Report of the
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
Author: National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon
the United States. Published: 13 Aug 2004.
The Commission’s Final Report provides a full and complete account of
the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks,
including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It
also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks. 516
pp. ISBN 0160723043. $30.00
After Madrid: The EU's Response to Terrorism, Report with Evidence. HL 35, 5th Report of Session 2004-05. Author: House of Lords - European Union Committee. Published: 08 Mar 2005. This report examines the EU's response to international terrorism after the Madrid bombings in March 2004. Key features: Includes the European Council declaration and the European Commission's proposals on data exchange and intelligence sharing between law enforcement authorities, data protection issues, EU institutional structures designed to combat terrorism, the international dimension (including the role of Interpol), data transfer and passports, terrorist financing and access to financial databases. The conclusions reached by the Committee include that the EU's role in combating terrorism should remain a co-ordinating one in support of the Member States, which must retain primary responsibility, and the EU should engage with international agencies, particularly Interpol. With consideration of the range of interests involved, effective co-ordination and the work of the EU Counter-terrorism Co-ordinator, are crucial. In turn, the present proliferation of EU groups and agencies needs to be reduced and streamlined. Argues how a uniform data protection regime within the EU would not only provide better data protection but would also facilitate the exchange of information. Extent 152 pages. Size A4. Binding Paperback Published 08 Mar 2005. ISBN 0104006285 Price $44.00
British Documents on the End of Empire: East of Suez and the Commonwealth 1964-1971. Part I: East of Suez. Author: S R Ashton, Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London, & Wm Roger Louis, University of Texas. Published: 01 Dec 2004. This is the final general volume in this well-established series. It covers the period from the election of a Labour government in 1964 to the symbolic recall of British troops East of Suez in 1971. Key features: This volume is comprised of three separate parts (books), with the introduction to all three in Part 1 The contents are entirely based on hitherto unpublished official documents Part I includes chapters on the defence reviews of the 1960s, Britain's scrambled withdrawal from Aden and South Arabia in 1967, British policy in South-East Asia (Singapore's secession from Malaysia, Confrontation and Vietnam), and Britain's withdrawal from the Persian Gulf. Extent 624 Pages. Size 186 x 123mm . Binding Hardbacked (Papercased) Published 01 Dec 2004. ISBN 011290582X . $380.00 [for more titles in this series, please see http://www.balogh.com/british/empire.html
[BUTLER REPORT] Review of Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction. HCP 898. Author: Lord Butler. Published: 14 Jul 2004. This publication sets out the report of the inquiry by the five-member committee, chaired by Lord Butler, established in February 2004 to examine the quality of intelligence used as justification for UK military participation in the war against Iraq in March 2003. The inquiry’s remit was to i) investigate discrepancies in the gathering, evaluation and use of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) (including the September 2002 intelligence dossier which alleged Iraq was capable of deploying WMD within 45 minutes), given the subsequent failure by the Iraq Survey Group to find WMDs in Iraq; and ii) make recommendations for future practice, in the light of the difficulties of operating in countries of concern. The report focuses structures, systems and processes rather than on the actions of individuals. 216 pp. ISBN 0102929300. $45.00
European Defence Agency: report with evidence 9th report of session 2004-05. : House of Lords papers 2004-05 76. In July 2004 the EU established a European Defence Agency (EDA) to help improve European military capabilities by promoting co-operation in armaments, improving the technological and industrial base, and promoting collaborative research. This report considers whether the EDA is likely to succeed and what its priorities should be. Corporate Author: Great Britain Parliament House of Lords European Union Committee. Author: Grenfell Julian Grenfell Baron chairman, committee Bowness Peter Spencer Bowness Baron chairman, sub-committee C . Publication Date: 16th March 2005. Format: Paperback. Pagination: 30, 55p. ISBN: 0104006358. Price: $29.00
The Financial War on Terrorism: A Guide by the Financial Action Task Force. 2004. The Financial Action Task Force is the international co-ordinator of the financial war against terrorism. It has 33 members who work together as a network of governments, regional and international organisations. ISBN: 9264106103. $50.00
The Fight Against Terrorism. Council of Europe Standards. Author: Council of Europe (COE). Published: 19 Feb 2004. Within two months of the terrorist attacks in the United States, in the context of firm political commitments from the Committee of Ministers, the Parliamentary Assembly and the Conference of European Ministers of Justice, the Council of Europe began to implement a plan of action adopted by the Committee of Ministers in November 2001. The Council of Europe's action is threefold: strengthening legal action against terrorism; safeguarding fundamental values; addressing the causes. The Council of Europe has drafted a number of international legal instruments and standards which reflects the importance it attaches to combating terrorism and illustrate the underlying message of the Organisation, which is that it is possible to fight efficiently against terrorism while upholding the basic values that are the common heritage of the European continent. This book contains these texts and is intended to provide a comprehensive document. Extent 408 pages ISBN 9287153698. Size 159 x 241mm. Binding Paperback. Price $36.00
Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism. HCP 2003-04 441-I, 7th report of session 2003-04 Vol. 1. Author: Great Britain Parliament House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. Published: 29 Jul 2004. This is the Committee's fifth report on foreign policy aspects of the war against terrorism since the events of 11 September 2001. It makes 74 conclusions and recommendations on a broad range of issues, including: the political and security situations in Iraq and Afghanistan and related reconstruction issues; the role of Pakistan in the war against terrorism and human rights issues; Russia's foreign policy role, the war in Chechnya, chemical weapons stockpiles and non-proliferation programmes; the Israeli-Palestine conflict; international law aspects, including collective action through the UN, anticipatory self-defence and humanitarian intervention; and the continuing threat from al Qaeda. The text of UN Security Council Resolution 1546, adopted in June 2004, is included as an appendix. The range of issues discussed reflects the Committee's view that the diverse threats to security posed by terrorism and failed states are, or could become, inter-connected, and that they need to be considered and countered as part of a coherent strategy. 174 pp. ISBN 0215019040. paperback. $40.00
Foreign policy aspects of the war against terrorism. seventh report of session 2003-04. : House of Commons papers 2003-04 441-Vol. II. Corporate Author: Great Britain Parliament House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. Author: Anderson Donald chairman. Publication Date: 29th July 2004. Format: Paperback. Pagination: iv 197p. ISBN: 0215019083. $41.00
The Handling of Detainees by UK Intelligence Personnel in Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay and Iraq Cm. 6469. Author: The Intelligence and Security Committee. Published: 10 Mar 2005. This report looks at the handling and interrogation of detainees from the campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. This report aims to establish: Whether UK intelligence personnel were involved in or witnessed any abuses; Whether UK intelligence personnel were sufficiently well trained; When Ministers were informed of staff concerns about the abuse of detainees It concludes that out of approximately 2,000 interviews there were fewer than 15 cases of potential breaches of UK policy or the international Conventions. These cases occurred in difficult and unusual operating conditions where lack of specific training added to the problems. The difficulty of finding the balance between the duty to obtain intelligence and abide by the rules is further complicated by the different ways US and UK authorities interpret the Conventions. Extent 45 pages . Size A4. Binding Paperback Published 10 Mar 2005. ISBN 0101646925. $24.00
International Instruments Related to the Prevention and Suppression of International Terrorism. Author: United Nations (UN). Published: Jul 2004. Terrorism strikes at the very heart of everything the United Nations stands for. It presents a global threat to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and stability. Globalization brings home the importance of a truly concerted international effort to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. An important part of that effort is the work of the United Nations in the establishment of the necessary legal framework for the prevention and suppression of terrorism. The "treaty-making" process, covering various aspects of terrorism, has led to the adoption of many instruments over the past four decades. This publication presents a compilation of global and regional instruments on terrorism. ISBN 9211335361. $50.00
Lessons of Iraq - Volume I, Report together with Formal Minutes. HC 57-I, Third Report of Session 2003-04. 2004. This report looks at the British contribution to the operation in Iraq and pays attention to both the preparatory and deployment stage, and the transition from combat to peace keeping. ISBN: 0215015894. $44.00
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005. Elizabeth II - Chapter 2. Author: Great Britain. Published: 14 Mar 2005. The Act replaces the power of indefinite detention without trial of foreign nationals suspected of involvement in terrorism (as established in the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001: available below) with a new system of control orders applicable to all individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activity, irrespective of nationality or terrorist cause. Each order will be tailored to the particular risk posed by the individual concerned. The range of obligations which may be imposed include: Deprivation of liberty and requirements as to place of abode Restrictions on movement to or within certain areas Prohibiting the use of phones and the internet Restrictions on communications and associations Explanatory notes have been produced to assist in the understanding of this Act and are available below. Extent 29 pages Size A4. Binding Paperback Published 14 Mar 2005. ISBN 0105402052. $11.00
Report of the Inquiry into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Dr David Kelly CMG. HCP 247. 2004. The Hutton Report contains the findings of one of the most eagerly awaited public inquires Since Tony Blair came to power. The report looks into the death of Dr David Kelly. ISBN: 0102927154. $140.00
Review of Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction. HCP 898. Author: Lord Butler. Published: 14 Jul 2004. This publication sets out the report of the inquiry by the five-member committee, chaired by Lord Butler, established in February 2004 to examine the quality of intelligence used as justification for UK military participation in the war against Iraq in March 2003. The inquiry’s remit was to i) investigate discrepancies in the gathering, evaluation and use of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) (including the September 2002 intelligence dossier which alleged Iraq was capable of deploying WMD within 45 minutes), given the subsequent failure by the Iraq Survey Group to find WMDs in Iraq; and ii) make recommendations for future practice, in the light of the difficulties of operating in countries of concern. The report focuses structures, systems and processes rather than on the actions of individuals. 216 pp. ISBN 0102929300. $45.00
Return to an address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 15th February 1996 for the report of the Inquiry into the Export of Defence Equipment and Dual-use Goods to Iraq and Related Prosecutions : House of Commons papers 1995-96 115. Boxed set of 6 vols. not available separately. - Partial contents: Vol. 1 Sections A, B, C & D (part) ([6], xx, p. 1-510); Vol. 2 Section D (continued), Section E ([2], iv, p. 511-944); Vol. 3 Section F, G ([2], iv, p. 945-1538); Vol. 4 Section H, J, . Corporate Author: Inquiry into the Export of Defence Equipment and Dual-Use Goods to Iraq and Related Prosecutions. Department of Trade and Industry.DTI. Author: Scott Richard Sir. Publication Date: 15th February 1996. Format: Paperback. Pagination: 6v. (approx. 2386p. altogether). ISBN: 0102627967. $90.00
Security and Democracy Under Pressure From Violence. 2004. This publication is part of a series linked to the Council of Europe's project "Responses to violence in everyday life in democratic society" which considers various aspects of policy making and law enforcement to combat crime and violence in society. ISBN: 9287152020. $20.00
Terrorist Threats to Food - Guidance for Establishing and Strengthening
Prevention and Response Systems. Food Safety
Issues Series. Author: World Health Organization (WHO) Food Safety
Department. Published: 13 Mar 2003. While
only a few cases of intentional contamination of food have been proven, the
risk of possible terrorist threats to food should be given serious
consideration by public health authorities and the food industry.This
document examines means of establishing basic prevention, surveillance and
response capacities. Because both unintentionally and deliberately caused outbreaks of
foodborne disease may be managed by many of the same mechanisms, the WHO
recommendations concentrate on working with national governments on
integrating terrorism prevention and response measures into existing
national food safety and disease surveillance programmes. Preventive measures by governments and the food industry are discussed
and industry involvement is encouraged from the outset, as the food industry
possesses the primary means and greatest ability to minimize food-related
risks. Existing food safety management programmes can be enhanced, WHO says,
while putting in place appropriate security measures to protect food
production and distribution systems. This document provides suggestions for specific measures for
consideration by industry and offers guidance on strengthening existing
communicable disease control systems to ensure that surveillance systems are
sufficiently sensitive to meet the threat of any food safety emergency.
45 pp. ISBN 9241545844. $24.00