Memo: Amendment of the Framework Decision on combating terrorism

On 18 April, 2008, the Council reached a common approach on the amendment of the Framework Decision on combating terrorism proposed by the Commission on 6 November 2008. The amendment up-dated the Framework Decision making public provocation to commit a terrorist offence, recruitment and training for terrorism punishable behaviour, also when committed through the Internet. The amendment is well-balanced in terms of its effects on freedom of speech and general respect for human rights.