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How the General Data Protection Regulation changes the rules for scientific research
European Parliamentary Research Service | Published in 2019
The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) raises a series of challenges for scientific research, in particular for research that is dependent on data. This study comprehensively investigates the promises and challenges associated with the implementation of the GDPR in the scientific domain, with a special focus on the impact of the new rights and obligations enshrined in the GDPR on the design and conduct of scientific research. Furthermore, the study examines the adequacy of the GDPR's derogations for scientific research in terms of safeguarding scientific freedom and technological progress. The study also provides policy options that delineate a pathway towards enhancing rather than stifling research, and facilitating privacy-preserving data-driven research under the provisions of the GDPR.
Keywords: data protection, victims' rights -
Enhancing the resilience of victims after terrorist attacks
This paper looks into the resilience of victims and the broader society after a terrorist attack and propose how this can be strengthened, building upon the experience and advice of victims from past attacks.
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Children, the Justice System, Violent Extremism and Terrorism
Frances Sheahan | Published in 2018
This report explores what happens to children when they come to the attention of the criminal justice authorities as a result of alleged involvement with terrorist activity in six European countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany and the Netherlands). It is also based upon input from practitioners in Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia and Portugal. It considers if the existing law and policy frameworks are sufficient in terms of their compliance with international and regional standards on justice for children, and highlights some promising practices that are currently being used to strengthen criminal justice and protection systems for children.
Keywords: children, prevention, terrorism -
Integration of immigrants in the European Union
DG Home | Published in 2018
In order to better understand how the EU institutions can work with Member States and other actors to respond to the challenges of integration, it is necessary to have a clearer understanding of public opinion on the issue. In addition, it is crucial to understand how views differ across the Member States, as well as across socio-demographic groups and depending on existing interactions and ties with immigrants. This survey uses a new set of questions specifically tailored to measure the attitudes of Europeans towards immigration and the integration of non-EU immigrants
Keywords: hate crime, migration -
Take control of your virtual identity
DG Justice | Published in 2019
Keywords: cybercrime -
Death Penalty and the Victims
UN | Published in 2016
Victims should always be at the centre of the debate on the death penalty. This book gives voice to a wide array of perspectives, including family members of crime victims, the wrongfully convicted and children of persons condemned to death, as well as judges, lawyers, prisoner staff and others whose job it is to oversee executions. Their testimonies make the brutality and trauma of the death penalty wrenchingly clear.
Keywords: restorative justice, victims' rights -
Global study on homicide: Executive summary
UNODC | Published in 2019
The Global Study on Homicide is a search for solutions. By bringing together the available data, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime seeks to shed light on different phenomena, from lethal gang violence and the role of firearms to links with inequalities and gender-related killings, and in this way support targeted action. I hope that the research and analysis contained in the study are used in this spirit – not to designate “murder capitals” but to learn, understand and strengthen prevention.
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Children and Counter-Terrorism
UNICRI | Published in 2016
With this study UNICRI aims to shed the light on these increasing phenomena providing to policy makers some guidance in their effort to integrate international juvenile justice child protection standards into their national counter-terrorism legislation. Indeed, enhancing the protection of children rights, addressing young people and children vulnerabilities while investing in education and social integration remains the most effective weapons to prevent and counter violent extremism.
Keywords: children, prevention, terrorism -
Global study on homicide: Homicide trends, patterns and criminal justice response
UNODC | Published in 2019
This booklet constitutes the second part of the Global Study on Homicide 2019. It provides an overview of intentional homicide counts, rates and trends. Starting at the global level, the analysis turns to regional, subregional and national trends before the focus shifts to the subnational picture of homicide in selected locations where such data are available and patterns can be identified. Urban homicide patterns and urban homicide trends are examined as are the demographics of homicide victims and the sex of homicide perpetrators. The booklet ends with an overview of the criminal justice response to homicide. In-depth contributions by external experts feature throughout the booklet.
Keywords: victims' rights, violence -
Global study on homicide: The killing of children and young adults
UNODC | Published in 2019
This booklet provides an overview of the scope of killing of children, adolescents and young adults. The analysis starts at the global level and then considers the main world regions where data are available. Subsequently, it covers various types of child killing within and outside the family, the latter category including the killing of children in the context of organized crime, particularly as a consequence of drug trafficking, community violence, gang-related violence and violent extremism. The focus then shifts to the link between lethal and non-lethal violence against children. Lastly, the criminal justice and policy responses used to combat various forms of serious violence against children are examined.
Keywords: children, violence
