[Online] Advanced summer programme terrorism, counter-terrorism and the rule of law

Covid-19 update
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the format of this summer programme has been changed into an online training for a reduced fee. If you had already paid for your spot, you will get reimbursed the difference in price. For any questions, please contact educationtraining@asser.nl. 

From 24 – 28 August 2020, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut and ICCT in The Hague will host the tenth Advanced summer programme on terrorism, counter-terrorism and the rule of law. In this thought-provoking summer training you will learn all there is on the international and domestic legal aspects of counter-terrorism, in inspiring and interactive classes by international top speakers in the field. Sign up now to avail our fantastic Early Bird offer. 

Background
Terrorist attacks have triggered an increase in security-related legislative provisions across the world. A wide range of new or updated administrative and criminal law measures is meant to bolster states’ ability to respond to acts of terrorism, and to address perceived ‘gaps’ in domestic legislation and security strategies.

In trying to pre-empt terrorism related activities as early as feasible, states have further introduced additional preparatory and inchoate offences, curbs on financial and other support, limitations on the scope of the right to freedom speech and others. How proportional and legitimate are these measures? Are they effective?

About the programme
During an intensive week, experts, academics and practitioners will explore international and domestic legal aspects of counter-terrorism. You will get the chance to have a unique and in-depth look at the challenges that come with adopting and implementing counter-terrorism measures, while ensuring respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. Our renowned summer programme will bring you lectures by top speakers in the field, interactive sessions, study visits, group discussions (Chatham House Rules) and panel presentations on current topics. Download the programme here.

When: 24 – 28 August 2020
Language: English
Duration: 5 days
Fees: Early bird fee: €930, PhD reduced fee: €695, Standard online fee: €1130. 

Key topics: Latest developments in the legal aspects of terrorism & counter-terrorism, administrative and security measures, domestic and international law dilemmas, use of intelligence evidence in counter-terrorism cases, prosecutorial challenges and impact of counter-terrorism on human rights.

For whom? PhD candidates, policy makers, national and international experts, security services, practitioners and career academics currently working in the field of counter-terrorism or aiming to.

Why? The 10^th Advanced summer programme on terrorism, counter-terrorism and the rule of law gives you all the necessary tools for the successful implementation of international and domestic legal aspects of counter terrorism in your daily practice. It will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the legal fundamentals of counter-terrorism and extremism, through interactive study of both the relevant legislation and case law. The course will combine presentations, practical workshop activities and field trips, all led by high-level experts in the field.

Watch our video:

Speakers and topics in 2020
Our 2020 list of confirmed speakers include:

• Prof. Isabelle Duyvesteyn (Leiden University)
• Rebecca Mignot-Mahdavi (ICCT/TMC Asser Institute)
• Dr Rumyana van Ark (ICCT/Asser Institute)
• Dr Jessie Blackbourn (Durham University)
• Prof. Richard English (Queen's University Belfast)
• Dr Devyani Prabhat (University of Bristol)
  
• Prof. Jan Wouters (KU Leuven)
• Dr Eefje de Volder and Dr Anne-Marie de Brouwer (IMPACT)
• Dr Christophe Paulussen (ICCT/Asser Institute)
• Annemarie van de Weert (HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht)
• Daniel Kipfer Fasciati (Ombudsperson to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee)
• Dr Alan Greene (University of Birmingham)
• Prof. Helen Duffy (Leiden University)
• Dr Gordon Clubb (Leeds University)
• Bert Haneveld (Netherlands Public Prosecution Service)
• Edmund Fitton-Brown (Coordinator of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team; former British Ambassador to Yemen)

Download this year's preliminary programme here.

Have a look at last year’s programme, which covered a wide range of topics such as:

• The (lack of a) definition of terrorism in international law
• Legal limits to military responses to terrorism
• Criminal justice responses to terrorism
• The crime-terror nexus
• Evidentiary issues (including evidence collection from a battlefield)
• Prosecutorial challenges, administrative and security measures.

2019 study visits

• Eurojust
• Europol

In previous years, we have hosted speakers such as Prof. Helen Duffy (Leiden University), Prof. Fiona de Londras (University of Birmingham) and Prof. Martin Scheinin (EUI) (former UN Special Rapporteur on the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism).

Registration and questions
To register for the summer programme, please click here or on the red register button above to fill out the form. Please read the registration terms & conditions carefully before registration. For inquiries on registration and the programme, please contact educationtraining@asser.nl

After this training course, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from the T.M.C. Asser Instituut.

Watch the 2019 video: Citizenship stripping as a counter terrorism measure.