Event
Annual Conference on Countering Terrorism in the EU 2020
Dealing with right-wing and other forms of non-jihadi extremism
| Organizer | Academy of European Law (ERA) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Online Event |
| Link | Conference Webpage |
| Contact | Elizabeth Greenwood |
Online Conference on
10 and 11 December 2020
Objective
This online annual conference will present the European Union’s and Member States’ responses to dealing with right-wing and other forms of non-jihadi extremism. At the heart of the conference will be the judicial and law enforcement actions of relevant EU agencies and Member States’ authorities in detecting, prosecuting and imprisoning extremists and assisting with their reintegration into society after release. How to deal with online hate speech and extremist material will also be analysed.
Key topics
- Analysis of the EU framework dealing with right-wing and other forms of non-jihadi extremists and EU agencies’ work in the field, including hate speech and extremist material online
- Member States’ approaches to dealing with right-wing and other non-jihadi extremists from prosecution to release, including case studies
- Challenges in dealing with right-wing and other non-jihadi extremists in prisons and their reintegration into society
Who should attend?
Ministry officials, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, judges, defence lawyers and NGOs.
Interactive online conference
The online conference will be hosted on ERA’s own online platform. You will be able to interact immediately and directly with our top-level speakers and other participants. We will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience. As the platform is hosted on our own server, the highest security settings will be applied to ensure that you can participate safely in this high-quality online conference.