Extraordinary Rendition by the U.S. from the Perspective
of the ECHR and the EU
Prof. Dr. John A.E. Vervaele
Utrecht Law School/College of Europe- Bruges
Abstract
The aim of the contribution is threefold:
1. An analysis of the conceptual framework. What is the
difference between extradition, rendition to (abduction for
justice) and extraordinary rendition (abduction for security
detention and interrogation)? Is there is change of paradigm
from justice detention to preventive detention and to security
detention and if so, what are the consequences? Relation with
transnational disappearance.
2. Seen the U.S. practice of extraordinary rendition and the
acquiescence and/or active participation of European states’
authorities, what has been the (post-factum) political
oversight of the practice?
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Council of Europe
EP
And what has been the reaction of the judicial authorities in
the European States?
3. What are the human rights responsibilities of the European
States in the context of extraordinary renditions? And what
about state liability?
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European Convention of Human Rights
International Standards
European Union