Conclusion 133 Terrorism-related offences are criminal acts and law enforcement responses to these acts cannot, and should not, differ from those used for any other criminal offences. Countering terrorism does not justify exceptions to the adherence to human rights standards by law enforcement officers. In addition to providing law enforcement officers with operational added value, the observance of human rights equips them with a strategic advantage over the terrorist threat they are fighting. By respecting and protecting the human rights of all – other officers, suspects, victims and witnesses – law enforcement officers contribute to countering the terrorist narratives that, among others, invoke human rights violations by the state to convince new followers.