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Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1939 of 10 December 2018 on Union support for the universalisation and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

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Publication 2018-12-11

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1939

of 10 December 2018

on Union support for the universalisation and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

Article 1

For the purpose of ensuring the continuous and practical implementation of certain elements of the Strategy, the Union shall promote the universalisation and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (‘ICSANT’) by providing support for the activities of the UNODC, and in particular its Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), which, inter alia, supports the efforts of States to adhere to relevant international legal instruments and to strengthen their national legal and criminal justice frameworks and institutional capacity to counter nuclear terrorism, and the UNCCT programme on preventing and responding to weapons of mass destruction (‘WMD’)/chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (‘CBRN’) terrorism, which, inter alia, seeks to support States and international organisations in preventing terrorist groups from accessing and using WMD/CBRN materials and in ensuring that they are better prepared for, and can effectively respond to, a terrorist attack involving WMD/CBRN materials.

The projects to be financed by the Union shall aim to:

(a) increase the number of States Parties to ICSANT;

(b) increase ICSANT awareness among beneficiaries, such as national policy- and decision-makers, including members of parliament, and in international fora;

(d) develop e-learning and other relevant training materials and incorporate them into technical legal assistance delivery, including, inter alia, case studies;

(e) develop and maintain a reference website containing all ICSANT-relevant information, including good practices;

(f) enhance the capacities of criminal justice officials and other relevant national stakeholders with regard to the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of cases;

(g) develop synergies with other relevant international legal instruments, such as the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and the Amendment thereto, and UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1540 (2004);

(h) strengthen the capacity of States to detect and respond to the threat of terrorists acquiring nuclear or other radioactive materials.

The projects shall be implemented by the UNODC and the UNCCT in close collaboration with relevant UNODC field offices and other relevant institutions and experts, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Group of Experts of the UNSC Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence.

In the implementation of the projects, both Union visibility and proper programme management shall be ensured.

All project components shall be supported by proactive and innovative public outreach activities, and resources shall be allocated accordingly.

A detailed description of the projects is set out in the Annex.

Article 2

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision.

The technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the UNODC and the UNCCT. They shall perform that task under the responsibility of the High Representative. For that purpose, the High Representative shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the UNODC and the UNCCT.

Article 3

The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 4 999 986 . The total estimated budget of the overall project shall be EUR 5 223 907 , which shall be provided through co-financing.

The expenditure financed by the financial reference amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the Union budget.

The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the financial reference amount referred to in paragraph 1. For that purpose, it shall conclude financing agreements with the UNODC and the UNCCT. The financing agreements shall stipulate that the UNODC and the UNCCT have to ensure the visibility of the Union contribution, appropriate to its size.

The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreements referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreements.

Article 4

The High Representative shall report to the Council twice a year on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports prepared by the UNODC and the UNCCT. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council.

The Commission shall provide information twice a year on the financial aspects of the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2).

Article 5

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

It shall expire on 30 June 2023.

ANNEX


Project 1	:	Promotion of adherence through a high-level event to be held in New York in close cooperation with the UN Office of Legal Affairs Project details: A high-level event will be held either in the margins of the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons or in the margins of the annual Treaty Event, organised by the UN Secretary-General and held in parallel with the general debate of the General Assembly. The high-level event could also be held during any special UN forum on specific treaties that are intended to facilitate the participation of States in the multilateral treaty framework. Implementing entity: UNCCT

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Project 2	:	Promotion of adherence via regional workshops and country visits Project details: Organising up to six regional, interregional and subregional workshops for policy- and decision-makers of States not party to ICSANT ([^E0001]) in: — Africa, — Central and South Asia, — Europe, — South-East Asia and the Pacific. Relevant materials developed under the project (e.g. case studies and self-assessment questionnaires) will be used in the workshops. In addition to focusing on ICSANT, the workshops will address synergies with the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and the Amendment thereto, as well as UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004). Implementing entity: UNODC

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Project 3	:	Provision of relevant legislative assistance Project details: Provision of relevant legislative assistance to requesting States via desk reviews or legislative drafting workshops (up to 10 States). Implementing entity: UNODC

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Project 4	:	Capacity building for relevant stakeholders, including criminal justice officials who could be involved in investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating cases involving nuclear and other radioactive material covered by ICSANT Project details: Three regional workshops will be held for prosecutors of selected States Parties to ICSANT in Africa, Europe and Asia. Implementing entity: UNODC

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Project 5	:	Promotion of adherence through engagement with the Inter-Parliamentary Union Project details: Consultations will be held with the Inter-Parliamentary Union with a view to organising events to support speedy adherence to ICSANT and joint appeals to States that are not yet party to ICSANT. Implementing entity: UNCCT

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Project 6	:	Study on reasons for States not adhering to ICSANT and the challenges faced by those States Project details: Study on the reasons for States not adhering to ICSANT and the challenges faced by those States. The UNCCT will conduct an academic study to obtain a deeper understanding of the reasons for States not becoming party to ICSANT and the challenges faced by those States, and will issue recommendations on how to address those reasons and challenges in order to ensure increased adherence and will indicate legislative requirements and measures for effective implementation. Implementing entity: UNCCT

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Project 7	:	Development and maintenance of a regularly updated, password-protected website on all resources on ICSANT, including examples of national legislation Project details: The website will contain all available resources on ICSANT, including a collection of all existing national legislation implementing ICSANT in all States Parties, a collection of good practices and model legislation, scholarly articles, information and a calendar on outreach activities, a dedicated email address for questions, information on available assistance, a questionnaire with answers on ICSANT and the delivery of 12 one-hour webinars on different aspects of ICSANT (four in English, four in French and four in Spanish). Implementing entity: UNODC

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Project 8	:	Development and delivery of a training manual on ICSANT-relevant fictional case studies Project details: A training manual on ICSANT will be developed on the basis of fictional case studies. Implementing entity: UNODC

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Project 9	:	Development of an e-learning module on ICSANT Project details: The module will be translated into at least four UN official languages and will be hosted on the UNODC Global e-learning website (https://www.unodc.org/elearning). Implementing entity: UNODC

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Project 10	:	Nuclear-terrorism-related capacity building in the area of border security and management Project details: The UNCCT will hold capacity-building events on border security and management in six regions: — Sahel, — South Asia and South-East Asia, — Horn of Africa, — Central Asia and the Caucasus, — Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, — Middle East and North Africa. Implementing entity: UNCCT

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Project 11	:	Development of flyers and learning material Project details: Development of promotional flyers on ICSANT in all six UN official languages and a self-assessment questionnaire for States considering adherence. Implementing entity: UNODC

Expected outcome of the above projects:

1. increase in the number of States Parties to ICSANT;

1. increased ICSANT awareness among beneficiaries, such as national policy- and decision-makers, including members of parliament, and in international fora;

1. national legislation improved by incorporating all ICSANT requirements;

1. e-learning and other relevant training materials developed and incorporated into technical legal assistance delivery, including, inter alia, case studies;

1. a reference website containing all ICSANT-relevant information developed and maintained, including good practices;

1. enhanced capacities of criminal justice officials and other relevant national stakeholders with regard to the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of cases;

1. synergies developed with other relevant international legal instruments such as the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and the Amendment thereto, and UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004);

1. strengthened capacity of States to detect and respond to the threat of terrorists acquiring nuclear or other radioactive materials.

[^E0001]: Invitations could be extended to States Parties to ICSANT on a case-by-case basis if there is an added value in their participation.

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