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Adopted legislation

23/01/2012 - Council Decision 2012/58/EU of 23 January 2012 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in the Czech Republic
23/01/2012 - Council Decision 2012/46/EU of 23 January 2012 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in the Netherlands
15/12/2011 - Council Decision 2011/841/EU of 5 December 2011 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Croatia on the participation of the Republic of Croatia in the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
13/12/2011 - Council Decision 2011/888/EU of 13 December 2011 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Lithuania
13/12/2011 - Council Decision 2011/887/EU of 13 December 2011 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Lithuania
27/10/2011 - Council Decision 2011/715/EU of 27 October 2011 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Latvia
19/07/2011 - Council Decision 2011/472/EU of 19 July 2011 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Portugal
25/02/2010 - Council Decision 2010/131/EU of 25 February 2010 on setting up the Standing Committee on operational cooperation on internal security
30/11/2009 - Council Decision 2009/902/JHA of 30 November 2009 setting up a European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN) and repealing Decision 2001/427/JHA
27/11/2008 - Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters
23/06/2008 - Council Decision 2008/617/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the improvement of cooperation between the special intervention units of the Member States of the European Union in crisis situations
23/06/2008 - Council Decision 2008/616/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime
23/06/2008 - Council Decision 2008/615/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime
25/03/2008 - Commission Decision 2008/324/EC of 25 March 2008 setting up the Platform on Electronic Data Retention for the Investigation, Detection and Prosecution of Serious Crime group of experts
06/12/2007 - Council Decision 2007/845/JHA of 6 December 2007 concerning cooperation between Asset Recovery Offices of the Member States in the field of tracing and identification of proceeds from, or other property related to, crime
12/06/2007 - Council Recommendation 2007/562/EC of 12 June 2007 concerning sharing of information on terrorist kidnappings
18/12/2006 - Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA of 18 December 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the Member States of the European Union (corrigendum)
22/12/2004 - Council Decision 2004/919/EC of 22 December 2004 on tackling vehicle crime with cross-border implications
08/05/2003 - Council Decision 2003/335/JHA of 8 May 2003 on the investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
27/02/2003 - Council Decision 2003/170/JHA of 27 February 2003 on the common use of liaison officers posted abroad by the law enforcement agencies of the Member States (consolidated version of August 2006)
28/11/2002 - Council Decision 2002/956/JHA of 28 November 2002 setting up a European Network for the Protection of Public Figures (consolidated version of November 2009)
13/06/2002 - 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
25/04/2002 - Council Decision 2002/348/JHA of 25 April 2002 concerning security in connection with football matches with an international dimension (consolidated version of June 2007)
06/12/2001 - Council Resolution of 6 December 2001 concerning a handbook with recommendations for international police cooperation and measures to prevent and control violence and disturbances in connection with football matches with an international dimension, in which at least one Member State is involved (updated version of 4 December 2006; updated version of 3 June 2010)
17/10/2000 - Council Decision 2000/642/JHA of 17 October 2000 concerning arrangements for cooperation between financial intelligence units of the Member States in respect of exchanging information

Programmes

12/02/2007 - Council Decision 2007/126/JHA of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of the General Programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice, the Specific Programme Criminal Justice
12/02/2007 - Council Decision 2007/125/JHA of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the Specific Programme Prevention of and Fight against Crime
12/07/2007 - Council Decision 2007/124/EC,Euratom of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the Specific Programme Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism and other Security related risks

International agreements

Proposed Legislation

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Counsil on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and the free movement of such data (COM(2012) 10 final)

Reports

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Counsil, The European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions based on Article 29 (2) of the Council Framework Decision of 27 November 2008 on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (COM(2012) 12/2)
12/04/2011 - Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council based on Article 8 of the Council Decision 2007/845/JHA of 6 December 2007 concerning cooperation between Asset Recovery Offices of the Member States in the field of tracing and identification of proceeds from, or other property related to, crime (COM(2011) 176 final)
20/12/2007 - Report from the Commission on the implementation of the Council Decision of 17 October 2000 concerning arrangements for cooperation between financial intelligence units of the Member States in respect of exchanging information (2000/642/JHA) (COM(2007) 827 final)
21/04/2006 - Report from the Commission on the operation Council Common Position 2005/69/JHA (COM(2006) 167 final)

Communications

16/06/2004 - Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament - Towards enhancing access to information by law enforcement agencies (EU information policy) (COM(2004) 429 final)
18/05/2004 - Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Enhancing police and customs co-operation in the European Union - I. Report on achievements since the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam - II. Proposals for improvements (COM(2004) 376 final)

Studies

Relevant sites

European Commission: Home Affairs