A/HRC/22/26 based on clear criteria, and underpinned by an appropriate, explicit, and uniformly applied standard of evidence. This should include an effective, accessible independent review mechanism, capable of providing effective reparation in cases where human rights are violated.3 The High Commissioner urges Member States to give due consideration to these criteria when developing suggestions for the Council’s consideration. B. Activities of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force 9. The Office continues to lead the CTITF Working Group on Protecting Human Rights While Countering Terrorism, with the aim of supporting Member States’ efforts to enhance their knowledge, understanding and implementation of the international human rights framework and the rule of law in the fight against terrorism, and to support them in their efforts to implement measures included in Pillar IV of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. 10. In 2011 and 2012, the CTITF Working Group on Protecting Human Rights While Countering Terrorism organized three in a series of four regional expert workshops on ensuring the right to fair trial and due process in the context of countering terrorism, with a fourth workshop scheduled for early 2013. Details including highlights of the discussions at the three workshops held to date are reflected in section III below. 11. In October 2012, the CTITF Working Group on Protecting Human Rights While Countering Terrorism also launched a new project on human rights training and capacitybuilding for law enforcement officials involved in counter-terrorism-related activities. With support from donor governments, the project aims at assisting Member States in their efforts to ensure that law enforcement policies and activities are consistent with their obligations under international human rights law. First steps will include developing training modules and other materials, and establishing a roster of experts who can provide training and technical advice to States as needed. 12. The CTITF Working Group on Protecting Human Rights While Countering Terrorism has also developed a series of human rights reference guides, which aim to provide clear and practical guidance on human rights-compliant counter-terrorism measures in selected areas and to form the basis for training at the national and regional levels. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) has approved the allocation of funds for the translation into all official United Nations languages and publication of the existing two Basic Human Rights Reference Guides, The Stopping and Searching of Persons and Security Infrastructure. Funds have also been approved for the development of further guides on detention in the context of countering terrorism; conformity of national counterterrorism legislation with international human rights law; proscription of organizations; and the right to a fair trial and due process in the context of countering terrorism. 13. In September 2012, the Working Group adopted its annual workplan, through which it will seek funding for the organization of a series of regional workshops on the promotion of accountability in the counter-terrorism context, applying a victim-centred approach; taking stock of counter-terrorism legislation adopted at national level since 11 September 2001, and the impact of such legislation on the enjoyment of human rights; and the implementation at the practical level of the Basic Human Rights Reference Guide on the right to a fair trial and due process in the context of countering terrorism. The Working 3 See also Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism to the General Assembly (A/67/396). 5

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