Brussels, 06/05/2003 (Agence Europe) - In his first report that he has just sent to Antonio Vitorino, European Commissioner in charge of justice and home affairs, the network of independent experts for fundamental rights, set up by the European Commission in October 2002, examines the measures taken by the EU Member States following the attacks of 11 September 2001 in view of fighting terrorism. It is calling for greater vigilance to be granted to the protection of fundamental rights, including the right to security, during the adoption of these measures, even if these seek to prevent situations where these rights are violated. The report also criticises the conditions for detention, which reign in penitentiary establishments in Member States. It underlines the need for complete information on foreigners held in detention and their rights. The report also highlights: the modern forms of slavery such as domestic slavery, undeclared work and prostitution, which is a subject of different developments in the legislation of Member States. Gypsies are the victims of exclusion and Union enlargement will aggravate their situation even further, black lists, a practice which is widespread, involves a risk of social exclusion; a conflict appeared between the right to data protection and access to documents (the report outlines a suitable balance between these two rights). The report will soon be available on the Internet at the following address: http: //europa.eu.int/comm/justice/_home_/index_en.htm