United Nations Human Rights Council:
Examining the Human Rights Consequences of Modern Counterterrorism Operations and State Security Measures.
About the Agenda:
The rise of global terrorism acts witnessed from the early 2000s onwards has resulted in the implementation of expansive counterterrorism strategies by countries around the world, despite the infringement on human rights caused, like illegal imprisonment and torture, racial and religious profiling, and will examine the roles played by member states using these methods, organizations like the African Union, UN special rapporteurs for human rights, and organisations like Amnesty International. Delegates may encounter significant geopolitical tensions between countries, with Western countries expected to support the legality of counterterror policies. Countries from the Global South would criticize the use of such methods, and the racial profiling in particular. Smaller or more neutral countries are expected to push for greater compliance of human rights along with greater transparency and accountability in the operations conducted. Discussion in this committee is expected to focus on the drafting of standards for the behavior of states during counterterrorism operations, improvement of existing accountability processes including independent judicial scrutiny and parliamentary oversight, and the amendment of excessive domestic terrorism legislation. The committee provides an extremely diplomatic and legally heavy experience, which will require delegates to have a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law and counter-terrorism policies.
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