France is adding to her CT arsenal
By Olivier Guitta
France, who suffered from Islamic terrorism in 1986, when Hizbullah placed bombs in the streets of Paris and then the Algerian GIA did so in 1995, has focused on a strong judicial arm and impressive intelligence capability. After the 7/7 London bombings, France decided it was not enough. So, even though France has already one of the toughest anti-terrorism judicial arsenal in Europe, it is adding to it. Indeed, French newspaper Le Monde just revealed the clauses of the new anti-terrorist law due to be formally presented to the government on October 19.
Here is a rundown of the major changes:
- hold suspected terrorist without charging them for six days instead of four today.
- longer sentence for terrorist cases: 30 years instead of 20 for masterminds of terrorist plots; and 20 years instead of 10 for just helping in a terrorist enterprise.
- very fast procedure to freeze assets after a decision from the Economy Minister.
- control of individuals traveling to "risky" countries, i.e. Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Iran...
- cyber cafes are required to keep for one year all their connection datas.
- major expansion of video surveillance
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