To ensure respect for the rights of defence of the person causing the risk, where the protection measure was ordered in default of appearance or under a procedure that does not provide for prior notice to that person (‘ex-parte proceeding’), the issue of the certificate should only be possible if that person has had the opportunity to arrange for his or her defence against the protection measure.

protecting the rights of victims of violence, crime, war and human rights violations, a policy area in which EU-wide legislation is required, without redirecting attention and resources that go into prevention, combating criminals and terrorists and into addressing root causes; highlights the EU public consultation on improving the rights of victims of crime and violence launched in early 2010 and looks forward to the Commission’s follow-up proposal of practical measures to support victims throughout the justice process; recalls the Member State initiative for a European protection order with a view to increasing the protection granted ...[+++] to victims who move between EU Member States but urges legal clarification of its provisions,

The Sovereign Orders No 1674 and No 1675 of 10 June 2008 concerning the freezing of assets notably in the fight against terrorism financing ensure that appropriate measures are in place in the Principality of Monaco to impose financial penalties vis-à-vis entities or persons listed by the United Nations or the European Union.

Where necessary to achieve the objectives set out in Article 67, as regards preventing and combating terrorism and related activities, the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall define a framework for administrative measures with regard to capital movements and payments, such as the freezing of funds, financial assets or economic gains belonging to, or owned or held by, natur ...[+++]al or legal persons, groups or non-State entities.

Where necessary to achieve the objectives set out in Article 67, as regards preventing and combating terrorism and related activities, the European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall define a framework for administrative measures with regard to capital movements and payments, such as the freezing of funds, financial assets or economic gains belonging to, or owned or held by, natur ...[+++]al or legal persons, groups or non-State entities.

This provision is of particular importance in the context of procedures leading to measures such as the freezing or seizing of assets (including terrorist assets), pursuant to applicable national or Community legislation with a view to combating terrorism.