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Co-operation against terrorism between the Council of Europe and its member states, and the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO-Interpol) - Recommendation Rec(2007)1 and explanatory memorandum (2007)
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Format:20x14cm. Pages 37. A 5
Synopsis
Co-operation between law-enforcement authorities is one of the keys to a successful fight against terrorism. Recommendation Rec(2007)1 of the Committee of Ministers to member states regarding co-operation against terrorism between the Council of Europe and its member states, and the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO-lnterpol) aims therefore to strengthen co-operation against terrorism through enhanced use of ICPO-lnterpol means.
Thus, it recommends that governments of member states use, in accordance with national law, the tools offered by Interpol against terrorism, namely the Global Police Communications System I-24/7, the relevant databases and the real-time, operational support for police services as set out in the appendix to this recommendation. The Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on Terrorism (CODEXTER) is entrusted with the task of following-up its implementation.
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The protection of witnesses and collaborators of justice - recommendation Rec(2005)9 and explanatory memorandum (2005
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Council of Europe publication.
Format:A 5. Pages 45.
Synopsis
In order to combat terrorism, states often rely on the testimony of people who are closely connected to terrorist groups and who are more vulnerable than others to the use of intimidation against them or against people close to them. This may endanger the success of prosecutions often based on long and complicated investigations. Strengthening international co-operation in this field is also a useful means to ensure the protection of those persons whose protection would prove difficult on a merely national basis, given the conditions in the country where they are located.
The Council of Europe has extensive experience in this area, based on existing European conventions and other standards. On that basis, and having drawn up a survey of national laws and practice in member and observer states, the Council of Europe has drawn up a new standard, Recommendation Rec(2005)9 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the protection
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The judicial review of administrative acts - Recommendation Rec(2004)20 and explanatory memorandum (2005)
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Council of Europe publication.
Format: A5. pages 30.
Synopsis
The rule of law is inconceivable without access for all citizens to an independent and impartial tribunal established by law. In all states governed by the rule of law the administration is subject to the law and supervision by the courts on the same basis as any individual and any citizen, in accordance with the principle of the preeminence of law.
Taking account of the variety of legal traditions in member states of the Council of Europe in the field of administrative proceedings, this recommendation sets out the general rules to be observed in organising the judicial review of administrative acts.
Its main aim is to ensure effective access to judicial review, thus helping to consolidate the rule of law and human rights in Europe. It sets out five groups of principles which are to be applied by the governments of member states and which concern the scope of judicial review, access thereto, the independence and impartiality of th
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Forced return - 20 guidelines adopted by the Committee of Ministers (2005)
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Council of Europe publication.
Format: A%. paper. pages 74.
National authorities in charge of elaborating or implementing the effective return of irregular migrants are often faced with sensitive and complex issues: how to ensure that no individual is sent back to a place where his/her life or security is at risk; under what conditions should detention pending removal be allowed; what information can be provided to the state of origin.
This type of issue was, to a large extent, addressed by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe when, on 4 May 2005, it adopted 20 guidelines on forced return. These guidelines offer a systematic overview of the standards developed in this field by the different bodies within the Council of Europe.
The 20 guidelines on forced return serve as a practical guide to be used both by government officials and by all those directly or indirectly involved in return operations in Europe.
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Electronic governance ("e-governance") - Recommendation Rec(2004)15 and explanatory memorandum (2005)
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Format: A5. 42 pages.
Electronic governance is the public sector's response to the driving expansion of the information society. It is about more than technical issues: e-governance arrangements are based on human rights, the rule of law and enriching democracy through the effective use of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Recommendation Rec(2004)15 on electronic governance (e-governance) provides the guidelines needed for Council of Europe member states to develop strategies which will enhance the relationship between public authorities and civil society, and form a common vision and practice of e-governance to strengthen democratic institutions accross Europe.
Several initiatives using ICTs to support democracy are already in effect, and the recommendation's explanatory memorandum cites positive examples of these from both Europe and the rest of the world.
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European judicial systems 2002- Facts and figures (2005)
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Author(s) :European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (Cepej)
Format 16x24cm. 150 pages.
It is the first time that a report of this kind has been produced in Europe. It contains precise and reasoned information, with detailed figures, facilitating the understanding of how judicial systems work, in order to improve judicial public policies, on behalf of 800 million Europeans.
It contains data on some 40 European countries, offering a genuine key to understanding the workings of judicial systems in Europe. Collection and analysis of these essential data should allow decision-makers and the judicial community to identify the main trends in the organisation of courts, pinpoint problems, and help to implement reforms to make justice more efficient
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The early settlement of disputes an the role of judges - 1st European Conference of Judges (2005)
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Format 16x24cm. 156 pages.
In bringing together representatives of the judiciary in member and Observer states of the Council of Europe, each one with its own national practice in the field of early settlement of disputes, the 1st European Conference of Judges launched an intial exchange of wide-ranging views of the legal and procedural framework aiming at strengthening the role of judges as far as the possibilities for a more expeditious and efficient resolution of disputes between the parties is concerned.
The participants invited the Council of Europe to hold European conferences of judges at regular intervals in order to assist judges in their essential role of upholding and implementing the rule of law in the member states of the Council of Europe
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The enforcement of court decisions - Recommendation Rec(2003)17 and explanatory memorandum (2004)
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Format: A5, bilingual, head-to-tail
No.of pages: 22
The aim of the present recommendation is that the governments of member states facilitate the efficient and cost-effective enforcement of judicial decisions as appropriate and take or reinforce, as the case may be, all measures which they consider necessary with a view to the progressive implementation of "Guiding principles concerning enforcement" set out below
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The legal status of migrants admitted for employment - A comparative study of law and practice in selected European states (2005)
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Council of Europe publication.Format A4; 92 pages; paper. Author:Ryszard Cholewinski
Recent trends indicate that European countries are admitting more foreign workers to fill labour shortages caused by ageing populations and the increasing globalisation. The changing labour environment is reflected in the advent of new technologies, different labour standards giving rise to an increase in self-employed economic activities, and a greater diversity in working times and practices.
Consequently, some European countries have adopted new laws and policies in order to attract both highly-skilled and less skilled foreign workers. However, the legal status of these migrants has become a matter of concern. The new measures do not entirely meet the established principles and standards of the Council of Europe aimed at protecting the rights of migrant workers, such as those of the European Social Charter and the European Convention on the Legal Status of Migrant Workers.
This study focuses on the rules
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Price: $ 12.00
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ISBN # 92-871-4565-2 / 978-92-871-4565-9
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