2018 Addendum to the 2015 Madrid Guiding Principles
This document serves as a practical tool for Member States to address the evolving threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs), especially FTF returnees, relocators, and their family members. It outlines strategies, guidelines, and measures to combat the challenges associated with individuals involved in terrorist activities. The Addendum builds upon the 2015 Madrid Guiding Principles to enhance national and international efforts in countering terrorism and ensuring security.
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2018 Addendum to the 2015 Madrid Guiding Principles A PRACTICAL TOOL TO ENABLE MEMBER STATES TO ADDRESS THE EVOLVING THREAT POSED BY FOREIGN TERRORIST FIGHTERS (FTFS), PARTICULARLY FTF RETURNEES AND RELOCATORS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS
Border security and information sharing Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 11, establish advance passenger information (API) systems and para. 12, develop the capability to collect, process, and analyse passenger name record (PNR) data API and PNR Watch lists, databases, and information sharing Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 13, shall develop watch lists or databases of known and suspected terrorists and share this information through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms Development and responsible use of biometric systems Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 15, shall develop and implement systems to collect biometric data in order to responsibly and properly identify terrorists in compliance with international human rights law
Preventing and countering incitement and recruitment to commit terrorist acts Countering terrorist narratives Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 33, collaborate in the pursuit of developing and implementing effective counter-narrative strategies in accordance with resolution 2354 (2017) Per S/Res/2354 (2017), para. 2, Stresses that Member States and UN entities should follow the subsequent guidelines while implementing the Comprehensive International Framework [to Counter Terrorist Narratives] Risk assessments and intervention programmes Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 38, develop and implement risk assessment tools to identify individuals who demonstrate signs of radicalization to violence and develop intervention programs before such individuals commit acts of terrorism
Judicial measures and international cooperation Investigations and prosecutions Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 18, develop and implement appropriate investigative and prosecutorial strategies, regarding those suspected of foreign terrorist fighter-related offenses and para. 20, improving the collection, handling, preservation and sharing of relevant information and evidence, in accordance with domestic law and the obligations Member States have undertaken under international law, including information obtained from the internet, or in conflict zones and para. 5, intensify and accelerate the timely exchange of relevant operational information and financial intelligence regarding actions or movements of terrorists or terrorist networks
Judicial measures and international cooperation Prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 29, develop and implement comprehensive risk assessments for [suspected foreign terrorist fighters and their accompanying family members, including spouses and children], and to take appropriate action, including by considering appropriate prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration measures in compliance with domestic and international law and para. 30, in consultation with relevant civil society organizations and actors and para. 39, ensure participation and leadership of women in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of these strategies Per S/Res/2427 (2018), para. 26, focus on long-term and sustainable reintegration and rehabilitation opportunities for children affected by armed conflict that are gender- and age-sensitive
Judicial measures and international cooperation Radicalization and recruitment in prisons Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 40, maintain a safe and humane environment in prisons, develop tools that can help address radicalization to violence and terrorist recruitment and para. 41, prevent inmates who have been convicted of terrorism-related offenses from radicalizing other prisoners to violence International cooperation Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 22, improve international, regional, and sub regional cooperation to prevent the undetected travel of foreign terrorist fighters and para. 24, strengthen international judicial cooperation
Protecting critical infrastructure, vulnerable targets, soft targets, and tourism sites Per S/Res/2341 (2017), para. 1, make concerted and coordinated efforts to raise awareness, to expand knowledge and understanding of the challenges posed by terrorist attacks, in order to improve preparedness for such attacks against critical infrastructure and para. 2, consider developing or further improving their strategies for reducing risks to critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks Critical infrastructure Soft targets Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 27, strengthen national, regional and international partnerships with stakeholders, both public and private to share information in order to prevent, protect, mitigate, investigate, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks against soft targets and para. 28, enable all States to develop response plans with regard to attacks on soft targets
Cross-cutting issues Gender Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 31, women and children associated with foreign terrorist fighters returning or relocating to and from conflict may have served in many different roles, including as supporters, facilitators, or perpetrators of terrorist acts, and require special focus when developing tailored prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies, and stresses the importance of assisting women and children associated with foreign terrorist fighters who may be victims of terrorism, and to do so taking into account gender and age sensitivities Children Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 36, the particular importance of providing, through a whole of government approach, timely and appropriate reintegration and rehabilitation assistance to children associated with foreign terrorist fighters returning or relocating from conflict zones, including through access to health care, psychosocial support and education programs that contribute to the well-being of children and to sustainable peace and security
Cross-cutting issues Families Per S/Res/2396 (2017), foreign terrorist fighters may be travelling with family members they brought with them to conflict zones, with families they have formed or family members who were born while in conflict zones, underscoring the need for Member States to assess and investigate these individuals for any potential involvement in criminal or terrorist activities including by employing evidence-based risk assessments, and to take appropriate action in compliance with relevant domestic and international law, including by considering appropriate prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration measures Civil Society Per S/Res/2396 (2017), para. 32, recognizes the role civil society organizations can play, including in the health, social welfare and education sectors in contributing to the rehabilitation and reintegration of returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters and their families, as civil society organizations may have relevant knowledge of, access to and engagement with local communities to be able to confront the challenges of recruitment and radicalization to violence, and encourages Member States to engage with them proactively when developing rehabilitation and reintegration strategies
