Convention, established by the Council in accordance with article 34 of the Treaty on European Union, on Mutual Assistance in criminal matters between the Member States of the European Union
Aanhef
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 23-08-2005
- Bronpublicatie:
29-05-2000, Trb. 2000, 96 (uitgifte: 01-09-2000, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
23-08-2005
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
11-11-2005, Trb. 2005, 280 (uitgifte: 01-01-2005, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Verdragenrecht
Internationaal strafrecht / Justitiële en politionele samenwerking
Convention of 29 May 2000
The High Contracting Parties to this Convention, Member States of the European Union,
Referring to the Council Act establishing the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union,
Wishing to improve judicial cooperation in criminal matters between the Member States of the Union, without prejudice to the rules protecting individual freedom,
Pointing out the Member States' common interest in ensuring that mutual assistance between the Member States is provided in a fast and efficient manner compatible with the basic principles of their national law, and in compliance with the individual rights and principles of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, signed in Rome on 4 November 1950,
Expressing their confidence in the structure and functioning of their legal systems and in the ability of all Member States to guarantee a fair trial,
Resolved to supplement the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters of 20 April 1959 and other Conventions in force in this area, by a Convention of the European Union,
Recognising that the provisions of those Conventions remain applicable for all matters not covered by this Convention,
Considering that the Member States attach importance to strengthening judicial cooperation, while continuing to apply the principle of proportionality,
Recalling that this Convention regulates Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, based on the principles of the Convention of 20 April 1959,
Whereas, however, Article 20 of this Convention covers certain specific situations concerning interception of telecommunications, without having any implications with regard to other such situations outside the scope of the Convention,
Whereas the general principles of international law apply in situations which are not covered by this Convention,
Recognising that this Convention does not affect the exercise of the responsibilities incumbent upon Member States with regard to the maintenance of law and order and the safeguarding of internal security, and that it is a matter for each Member State to determine, in accordance with Article 33 of the Treaty on European Union, under which conditions it will maintain law and order and safeguard internal security,
Have agreed on the following provisions:
Verdragpartijgroep