Contents
Acknowledgements v
Introduction
1
Executive Summary
3
Context: Upholding Fundamental Principles in the
fight against Terrorism
5
National practices
9
What is the problem?
17
How should we respond to the moral dilemma?
19
Does it violate international law?
21
Existing national standards from the perspective
of International Law
29
International principles for executive agencies
35
Conclusion
43
Annex. Former Special Rapporteur Martin Scheinin’s
compilation of good practices on legal and institutional
frameworks and measures that ensure respect for
human rights by intelligence agencies
45
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