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International Anti-Terrorism Law Resources United Nations Resources   United Nations Treaty Collection - Usage Agreement   UN Conventions on Terrorism   United Nations, International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings done at New York on 12 January 1998   International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism done at New York on 13 April 2005   International Convention against the Taking of Hostages done at New York on 17 December 1979   International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism done at New York on 10 January 2000   Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft done at The Hague on 16 December 1970   Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation done at Montreal on 23 September 1971   Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports Serving International Civil Aviation, supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation done at Montreal on 24 February 1988   Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 14 December 1973   Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material adopted at Vienna on 3 March 1980   Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation done at Rome on 10 March 1988   Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms located on the Continental Shelf done at Rome on 10 March 1988 World Anti-Terrorism Law   This site includes links to anti-terrorism legislations of US, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, Israel, UN and other major countries or international organizations. European Legislation and Treaties   European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism of 27 January, 1977, ETS No. 90.   COM (2001): Proposal for a Council framework Decision on Combating Terrorism 521 (just published).   Overview of proposed legislation: http://www.statewatch.org./news/2001/sep/14eulaws.htm and http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/news/index.html United States Legislation and Guidelines Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 (Draft) Commonly referred to as "Patriot Act II" - 9 January 2003 as reported by PBS   President Bush's Military Order on Detention, Treatment, and Trial of Certain Non-Citizens in the War Against Terrorism.   USA Patriot Act of 2001, P.L. 107-56 (formerly H.R.3162, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism   HR2888: 2001 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States   HR2926: Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act   S1424: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide permanent authority for the admission of "S" visa non-immigrants   S.J.Res.23 Authorization for the Use of Military Force   New York State disaster and terrorism legislation U.S. Department of Treasury Risk Matrix for Charitable Sector   Revised Anti-terrorist Financing Guidelines: Voluntary Best Practices for US Based Charities – November 2005   2003 Money Laundering Strategy Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons this list is maintained by the Office of Foriegn Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. U.K. Legislation   Counter-Terrorism Act 2008   Terrorism Act 2006   Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005   Anti-Terrorism, Crime, and Security Bill introduced before House of Commons, Nov. 12, 2001.   Legislation against Terrorism: A Consultation paper, Cm 4178   UK Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security, Bill 49   UK Terrorism Act 2000 UK Home Office   Proscribed terrorist groups Charity Commission of England and Wales   Charity Commission Policy on Charities and their Alleged Links to Terrorism   Operational Guidance: Charities and Terrorism   Compliance Toolkit: Protecting Charities from harm U.K. HM Treasury   Financial Sanctions: Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets   Asset Freezing Unit   Financial crime and terrorist financing Australian Legislation   Legislative and Other Legal Developments since 11 September 2001 (courtesy of Roy Jordan, Information Specialist, Law and Bills Digest Group, Department of the Parliamentary Library)   Anti-Terrorism Bill 2005   Anti-Terrorism Bill 2005 (No.2) Amnesty International Amnesty USA's ' War on Terror' and its Impact on Human Rights Website: Current News Releases, Concerns, Reports & Resources   Amnesty International's Report on Bill C-36 Foundation Coalitions Handbook on Counter-terrorism Measures: What U.S. Non-profits and Grantmakers need to know A plain-language guide to Executive Order 13224, the Patriot Act, embargoes and sanctions, IRS rules, Treasury Department voluntary guideline, and USAID requirements. This handbook is a joint project of INDEPENDENT SECTOR, InterAction, the Council on Foundations, the Day, Berry & Howard Foundation or Day, Berry & Howard LLP. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) The FATF is an intergovernmental body which sets standards, and develops and promotes policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. List of Members and Observers Nine Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing ( 22 October 2004) Guidance on the Risk-Based Approach to combating money laundering and terrorist financing Interpretative Note to Special Recommendation VIII (Non-Profit Organisations) (21 February 2006) The Forty Recommendations (October 2004) Combating the Abuse of Non-profit Organizations: International Best Practices (11 October 2002) NGO Watch NGOwatch.org is a collaborative project of the American Enterprise Institute and the Federalist Society. NGOwatch.org consists in part of a compilation of information concerning non-governmental organizations and international treaties "to bring clarity and accountability to the burgeoning world of NGOs" because of an "unprecedented growth in the power and influence of NGO's". NGO Watch is of the view that clarity and accountability is required because "many groups have strayed beyond their original mandates and assumed quasi-governmental roles".

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