EU Legislation
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council entitled "Fighting trafficking in human beings: an integrated approach and proposals for an action plan"
The present Communication contributes to the establishment of an action plan to combat trafficking of human beings and illegal immigration, decided by the Hague Programme and adopted by the European Council in November 2004.
In order to effectively address human trafficking, the European Union (EU) favours an integrated approach based on the respect of human rights and taking account of the...
A Strategy on the External Dimension of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
This Communication emphasises the way in which the external aspects of justice and home affairs at global level contribute to creating an area of freedom, security and justice within the European...
Council Decision 2005/671/JHA of 20 September 2005 on the exchange of information and cooperation concerning terrorist offences
By means of this decision, the European Union reinforces police and judicial cooperation to prevent and combat terrorism more effectively. In particular, it aims to improve the exchanges of all...
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the Europeant Parliament Communication on the mutual recognition of judicial decisions in criminal matters and the strengthening of mutual trust between Member States
The Commission focuses on aspects of the mutual recognition programme that have not yet been implemented. It resets the priorities for the years ahead in the light of the Hague Programme and...
Communication of the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council: Implementing The Hague Programme: the way forward
How can we strengthen the area of freedom, security and justice within the European Union? The Commission’s answer to this question consists of 10 priorities for the next five years.
The...
Council and Commission Action Plan implementing the Hague Programme on strengthening freedom, security and justice in the European Union
This Action Plan is intended to serve as a frame of reference for the work of the Council and the Commission for 2004-09. It contains a timetable for the adoption and implementation of the actions...
Council Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA of 24 February 2005 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to financial penalties
The framework decision introduces specific measures, under the principle of mutual recognition, allowing a judicial or administrative authority to transmit a financial penalty directly to an...