PART I
Implementation of Commitments
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between national experts to promote exchange of information and best practices on counterterrorism legislation.
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Supporting law enforcement and fighting organized crime: (…)
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22. ODIHR: Will provide continued advice to participating States, at their request, on
strengthening domestic legal frameworks and institutions that uphold the rule of law, such as
law enforcement agencies, the judiciary and the prosecuting authorities, bar associations and
defence attorneys. Will expand its efforts to combat trafficking in human beings and to support victims of trafficking. Will, where appropriate, support prison reform and improvements
in criminal procedure.
Ljubljana 2005 (Ministerial Statement on the International Convention for the Suppression of
Acts of Nuclear Terrorism)
1. We, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the OSCE participating States, welcome the
adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the International Convention for the
Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
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4. We urge the (…) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights to offer to the requesting participating States, on their formal demand and where appropriate, technical assistance/advice on the swift ratification, acceptance or approval of this International Convention,
in close co-operation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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Madrid 2007 (Ministerial Statement on Supporting the United Nations Global CounterTerrorism Strategy)
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22. The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights will continue to assist participating States, at their request, in ensuring that their counter‑terrorism initiatives are human rights compliant, pursuant to their OSCE commitments. The ODIHR will continue to
offer technical assistance and advice on the human rights aspects of the drafting and implementation of national legislation aimed at countering the threats posed by terrorism, violent
extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism, and will continue to facilitate dialogue
between State and non-governmental actors with a view to exploring areas of co‑operation
and mutual assistance;
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B. The High Commissioner on National Minorities
Helsinki 1992 (Decisions: II. CSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities)
(1) The participating States decide to establish a High Commissioner on National Minorities.
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