20/12/2004 (Agence Europe) - Following the recommendations of its rapporteur, British Conservative Edward McMillan-Scott, the European Parliament (consulted on the issue), approved the draft regulation last Thursday concerning EU action to help encourage the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for human rights and civil liberties in non-EU countries. The EP adopted a few amendments, for example where the Commission suggested 'in special circumstances' that individuals...