Brussels, 28/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - Statewatch is concerned at the civil liberties situation in the European Union. In a contribution to the EU Network of Independent Experts of Fundamental Rights for its 2003 report, the organisation for the defence of civil liberties states that "the 'war on terrorism' is having a detrimental effect on people's rights and liberties and democratic standards, both at the national and European levels". Its dossier summarises various press releases...