G8 meets to discuss international terrorism

The need for co-operation and intelligence sharing to tackle international terrorism, organised crime and corruption was the focus of meetings this week in Washington of G8 Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs.

The third G8 summit since 9/11, which focused specifically on joint working to combat the continuing terrorist threat, saw all states agree the next steps necessary to protect the safety of their citizens.

These will include:

* Improved cross-border sharing of national security intelligence information to prevent and disrupt terrorist activity and to prosecute terrorists;

* Effective use of advanced investigative techniques such as interception and undercover agents;

* An enhanced legal framework with states criminalising and prosecuting a range of terrorist activities, including recruitment to commit terrorist acts and provision of material support to terrorists.

* Tackling passport fraud, with improved arrangements for involving Interpol for handling information on lost and stolen passports; and

* Faster operational action to tackle attacks on computer networks and faster co-operation on internet-related crimes, such as child pornography.

The G8 members are Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom and United States.

•Date: 13th May 2004 •Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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