Deprivation of citizenship for 'jihadists' Analysis of Belgian and French practice and policy in light of the principle of equal treatment ; Déchéance de nationalité des 'jihadistes' : analyse de la pratique belge et française à la lumière du principe d'égalité

In the fight against terrorism States have resorted to a variety of weapons. Much attention has been devoted to criminal law as a possible answer to terrorism. Many States have also resorted to nationality law, using deprivation as a means to punish those involved in terrorism. This paper will focus on Belgium and France. These two countries indeed present striking similarities. Both in France and Belgium the provisions on deprivation already made it possible to deprive a national of his citizenship in terrorist cases. Nevertheless, the legislation in these countries has been recently modified... Mehr ...