EU Legislation
Council framework Decision 2002/946/JHA of 28 November 2002 on the strengthening of the penal framework to prevent the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and residence
Common action between European Union (EU) countries in the fields of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters is necessary for the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice. In this context, EU countries should also take measures to prevent the aiding of illegal immigration. To this end, this framework decision establishes minimum rules for penalties, liability of legal...
Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States
The first instrument implementing the principle of mutual recognition replaced the extradition system among the Member States of the EU. Judicial authorities are thus required to recognise and...
Council Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA of 13 June 2002 on joint investigation teams
The Member States meeting in Tampere in 1999 called for joint investigation teams to be set up without delay with a view to combating trafficking in drugs and human beings, as well as...
Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism as amended by Council Framework Decision 2008/919/JHA of 28 November 2008 (Consolidated version)
This framework decision as amended requires EU countries to align their legislation and introduce minimum penalties regarding terrorist offences. The decisions define terrorist offences, as well...
Council Decision 2002/494/JHA of 13 June 2002 setting up a European network of contact points in respect of persons responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
The purpose of this decision is to establish a network of European Union (EU) countries’ contact points with a view to improving cooperation in combating genocide, crimes against humanity and war...
Council Decision 2002/348/JHA of 25 April 2002 concerning security in connection with football matches with an international dimension
International football matches draw extremely large crowds, which has led the European Union (EU) to take measures to strengthen security in football stadiums. In 2002, the Council adopted this...
Council Decision 2009/426/JHA of 16 December 2008 on the strengthening of Eurojust and amending Decision 2002/187/JHA setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime (consolidated version)
The Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime established Eurojust as a “body of the Union” with legal...