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Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/01/AR2008110102214.html
European Court of Justice Challenges Terrorism Financing Blacklists
[Washington Post] Craig Whitlock - The global blacklisting system for financiers of al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups is at risk of collapse, undermined by legal challenges and waning political support in many countries, according to counterterrorism officials in Europe and the U.S. In September, the European Court of Justice threw the future of the UN sanctions program against al-Qaeda and the Taliban into doubt when it declared the blacklist violated the "fundamental rights" of those targeted. Courts in Britain and France have also questioned whether European countries can enforce the UN sanctions and other blacklists without violating local laws. The UN blacklist is the backbone of an international effort to prevent al-Qaeda supporters from raising or transferring money. All UN members are required to impose a travel ban and asset freeze against the 503 individuals, businesses and groups on the list.