Summary

The present report is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/169. In the report, it is emphasized that countering terrorism and respecting, protecting and promoting human rights should be viewed as complementary, rather than separate, objectives, and that law enforcement and military responses must be complemented by preventive measures that tackle the conditions conducive to terrorism. Persistent concerns relating to national counter-terrorism legislation, due process and fair trial, and the impact of counter-terrorism measures on civic space are also highlighted in the report. In addition, consideration is given to the use of new technologies in counter-terrorism efforts- and the situation of third-country nationals with suspected ties to designated terrorist groups.