Human rights fears over terror bill

THE State’s human rights watchdog has expressed extreme concern at legislation to be enacted later this year which could see anti-war and anti-globalisation protestors defined as ‘terrorists’.

The Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002 is expected to be rushed through committee and report stages following measures agreed at EU level in response to the atrocities in Madrid.

The State-appointed human rights watchdog has expressed concerns at the bill and said fundamental amendments are required.