The evolution of European Union criminal law (1957-2012)

Joint Positions
Joint Position 96/196/JHA of 4 March 1996 defined by the Council on the basis
of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union on the harmonized
application of the definition of the term 'refugee' in Article 1 of the
Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 relating to the status of refugees, OJ
L 63/2 [1996];
Joint Position 96/622/JHA of 25 October 1996 defined by the Council on the
basis of Article K.3 (2) (a) of the Treaty on European Union, on prefrontier
assistance and training assignments, OJ L 281/1 [1996].
Decisions
Council Decision 1999/435/EC of 20 May 1999 concerning the definition of the
Schengen acquis for the purposes of determining, in conformity with the
relevant provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Community
and the Treaty on European Union, the legal basis for each of the
provisions or decisiosn which constitute the acquis, OJ L176/1 [1999].
Council Decision 1999/436/EC of 20 May 1999 determining, in conformity
with the relevant provisions of the Treaty establishing the European
Community and the Treaty on European Union, the legal basis for each of
the provisions or decisions which constitute the Schengen acquis, OJ L
176/17 [1999].
Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in
some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis, OJ L131/43 [2000].
Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 february 2002 concerning Ireland’s
request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis, OJ
L 64/20 [2002].
Council Decision 2004/926/EC of 22 December 2004 on the putting into effect
of parts of the Schengen acquis by the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, OJ L395/70 [2004].
Council Decision of 28 February 2002 which set up Eurojust with a view to
reinforce the fight against serious crime, OJ L 63/1 [2002].
Resolutions
Council Resolution of 26 October 1996 laying down the priorities for cooperation in the
field of justice and home affairs for the period from 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1998,
OJ C319/1 [1996].
Council Resolution of 18 December 1997 laying down the priorities for cooperation in
the field of justice and home affairs for the period from 1 July 1996 to 30 June
1998 to the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam, OJ C 11/1
[1998].
Council Resolution of 30 November 2009 on a Roadmap for strengthening procedural
rights of suspected or accused persons in criminal proceedings, OJ C 295/1
[2009].
Council Resolution of 10 June 2011 on a Roadmap for strengthening the rights and
protection of victims, in particular in criminal proceedings, OJ C186/1 [2011].
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