Terrorism, counter-terrorism and the rule of law
“Terrorism represents the denial and destruction of human rights. And so the fight against it will never succeed if we perpetuate the same denial and destruction. In fact, human rights can be the greatest weapon we have in fighting terrorism. Evidence shows that counter-terrorism efforts that are solely security-focused rather than human-rights based can inadvertently increase marginalization and exclusion, thereby perpetuating the same conditions that can lead to terrorism in the first place.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 19 June 2023
In August 2025, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut and the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) will host the 15th Advanced summer programme on terrorism, counter-terrorism and the rule of law. In this thought-provoking summer training programme you will focus on the international and domestic legal aspects of countering terrorism and violent extremism, in inspiring and interactive classes by leading academics and practitioners in the field.
About the programme
More info about the topics and speakers to be announced. See last year's edition.
Target audience
- Practitioners
- Diplomats
- Academics
- Civil servants
- Policymakers
- PhD candidates and advanced students
- Security services
- People working for NGOs
- National and international experts
After successful completion of this summer school, you will receive a certificate from the T.M.C. Asser Instituut.
This programme is coordinated by Dr Niki Siampakou, joint researcher at the Asser Institute and the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT). She is part of the Asser Institute's research strand 'In the public interest: accountability of the state and the prosecution of crimes'. Her work focuses on the appropriate legal responses against violent extremism and terrorism, with a particular focus on (inter)national criminal justice and human rights considerations.
Registration and questions
The final dates and the full programme will be confirmed later.
For more information, please contact educationtraining@asser.nl. We will get back to you in two working days.
Terms and Conditions
Please read our terms and conditions before registration.
