UN Terrorism Prevention Branch

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A note on the Anti Defamation League website states:


UN Office on Drugs and Crime/Terrorism Prevention Branch

The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), an arm of the Vienna based UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), works with the CTC top provide legislative, legal and technical assistance to UN member states in the counterterrorism arena. Created in 1999, the TPB researches terrorism trends and assists countries in upgrading their capacities to investigate and prevent terrorist acts. In October 2002, the TPB launched The Global Programme Against Terrorism as the framework for UNODC's operational activities. The Programme:
  • reviews domestic legislation and provides advice on drafting enabling laws;
  • facilitates and provides training to national administrations with regard to new legislation;
  • provides in-depth assistance on the implementation of the new legislation against terrorism;
  • maintains a roster of experts to supplement specific expertise where required;
  • maintains model laws and examples of relevant legislation;
  • provides guidance for legislating and implementing the international instruments pertaining to terrorism.[1]

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