Article 10 Human rights

The Commission shall ensure that measures adopted under this Regulation in relation to the fight against terrorism and organised crime, as well as measures covered under Article 3a, are implemented in accordance with international law, including human rights law and international humanitarian law.

In accordance with the EU Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, the Commission shall develop operational guidance to ensure that human rights are taken into consideration in the design and implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 1, in particular as regards the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and respect for due process, including the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial and rights of defence. A clear human rights perspective shall also be present in measures addressing cyber-security and the fight against cybercrime.

The Commission shall carefully monitor the implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 in order to ensure compliance with human rights obligations. The Commission shall include information in this respect in its regular reporting.