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La protection des citoyens comme nouvel objectif législatif en Espagne; une série d’observations et de critiques

by Laurent Dumais (University of Montreal) ABSTRACT This essay will attempt to exhibit the various legislative measures introduced by the Kingdom of Spain in recent years to combat terrorism while attempting, at the same time, to define the context of their respective adoption. Among these measures are the "Citizen Protection Law" and the "Law amending the Penal […] Read more

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Équilibre entre sécurité nationale et liberté d’expression : pierre angulaire d’une démocratie en transition

by Said Le Ber-Assiani (University of Montreal) ABSTRACT All countries in the world need to adapt their anti-terrorism legislative framework. Tunisia is no exception. Following the Arab Spring Revolution, Tunisia adopted a new legislative framework, including a new Constitution and Organic Law No. 2015-26 of 7 August 2015 on combating terrorism and combating money laundering, money. Freedom […] Read more

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Libertés fondamentales sacrifiées au nom de la sécurité nationale? Bienvenue à l’ère 2.0

by Audrey Lamothe (University of Montreal) ABSTRACT In the United States of America, the legislative branch owes deference to decisions taken by the executive regarding immigration and national security. The national security motive for combating terrorism is being used to excess by the government. It is normal to assume that it may be a subterfuge of the […] Read more

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L’Allemagne : ses spécificités en terme de surveillance des télécommunications

by Jonathan Beaulieu Bourgault (University of Montreal) ABSTRACT In 1968, Germany saw the need to amend the Basic Law in order to respond to new terrorist threats that had not been foreseen. The Government took steps to invade privacy in Article 10 of the Basic Law, namely secrecy in correspondence, post and telecommunications. Since then, no changes […] Read more

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Infraction de terrorisme au Mexique : analyse sur sa portée excessive

by Adriana Sotelo-Castellon (University of Montreal) ABSTRACT In 2014, an amendment to the Mexican Federal Penal Code received a lot of coverage. The Senate at that time approved the repeal of a reference to article 139 of the Federal Penal Code which prevented individuals belonging to social groups from being accused of terrorism when exercising their right to […] Read more

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The Security of Canada Information Sharing Act: A mosaic reflecting Charter and privacy rights violations

by Katie Degendorfer (University of Ottawa)   ABSTRACT The information sharing SCISA enables has resulted in Charter violations and effectively nullifies privacy protections pursuant to the Privacy Act. The manner of the sharing of information undermines those rights and freedoms that are central to Canadian “security” and has provided incorrect information to the wrong people, endangering Canadian […] Read more

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Standing on Guard: Territory, Terrorism and the Limits of the Canadian Constitution Post-Hape

by Peter Hay (University of Ottawa)   ABSTRACT The Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act (PCTA) significantly expanded CSIS’ operating powers, including the power to conduct investigations on foreign soil ‘without regard to any other law’— in violation of domestic, foreign and international laws. This paper analyzes whether CSIS’ extraterritorial powers can trigger the application of the […] Read more

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Welcome to our Blog !!

As announced at the launch of the Observatory on national security measures – held in the Quebec Court of Appeal building on 5th November of last year – the next phase in our work shall revolve around the BLOG, which is activated as of today (20th January 2016). It will allow us, among other things, […] Read more