Secret discussions among ministers and civil servants in the Council of the European Union (the 15 EU governments) about the Directive proposed by the European Commission on the definition of 'refugee/subsidiary protection" raise two major causes for public concern:

. From next year, all new successful applicants for refugee or subsidiary protection status across the EU would have their situation reviewed regularly with a view to terminating their status as soon as possible

. The EU is planning to break key parts of the Geneva Convention concerning exclusion from and termination of refugee status - so that despite the EU Member States' international obligations, fewer people will get refugee or other protection status in the EU.

EU. http://www.statewatch.org/news/2002/dec/05refugee.htm

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Border checks for people "suspected of intending to carry out disturbances"

Between 6-14 December the Danish police are to carry out checks:

"to prevent entry by foreigners who are suspected of intending to carry out disturbances during the meeting in Copenhagen. Decisions to refuse entry will be made individually for each person entering and be based on tangible reasons."

The phrase "suspected of intending" is highly dubious legally unless based on evidence that the people concerned have previously been convicted of a serious public order offences (ie: not including non-violent protest such as sitting in the road).
 http://www.statewatch.org/news/2002/dec/06den.htm