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Hearings - Protecting the rights of victims of terrorism in the EU - 21-03-2018 - Special Committee on Terrorism 28-03-2018 12:08 PM CEST On 21 March 2018, TERR Special Committee will hold a public hearing dedicated to the protection of rights of victims of terrorism in the EU. On the eve of commemoration of the attacks at Brussels National Airport and Maelbeek metro station on 22 March 2016, and the attack on Westminster Bridge in London on 22 March 2017, the hearing will pay tribute to the victims of terrorism while tackling the issues still at stake to ensure that their rights are appropriately guaranteed within the European Union. Members will listen to the experiences and recommendations of victims, high-level practitioners, representatives of the civil society and of national authorities of Member States. The issues addressed will include cross-border situations, access to justice and adequate financial and psychological support, awareness raising, and appropriate coordination at EU level. Location : Brussels, PHS 4B001 Further information Programme of the public hearing Biographies of speakers Public hearing poster Opening remarks and presentations      Heather Cartwright - opening remarks      Heather Cartwright - presentation      Prof. Séraphin Alava - opening remarks      Barbara Wüsten - presentation Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP Highlights - Fight against terrorism financing and new challenges in the fight against terrorism - Special Committee on Terrorism 28-03-2018 12:06 PM CEST At their next Committee meeting of 9 April 2018, TERR Members will follow a debate regarding the new challenges in the fight against terrorism with Mr Jean-Charles Brisard, from the French Centre for the Analysis of Terrorism (CAT). Subsequently, their discussion with Mr Raphaël Malagnini from the Belgian Prosecutor's Office will focus on the judicial cooperation in the fight against terrorism financing. The committee meeting will end with an exchange of views with Commissioner Pierre Moscovici on the EU actions in his remit aimed at preventing terrorism financing: EU customs plan, cash controls, illegal trafficking of cultural goods and VAT fraud.  Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP QUESTIONS? STAY CONNECTED  Contact Us | This email was sent on behalf of the European Parliament · Bât. Altiero Spinelli · 60 rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60 · B-1047 - Bruxelles/Brussels  · Belgium · Phone: +32(0)2 28 42111