Proposal from Commission (COM (2002) 548, 7 Oct. 2002; OJ 2003 L 45 E/18) Legal base Articles 63(3)(a) and 63(4) EC Flexibility UK has opted out; position of Ireland not yet known; Denmark has automatic
| Proposal | from Commission (COM (2002) 548, 7 Oct. 2002; OJ 2003 L 45 E/18) |
|---|---|
| Legal base | Articles 63(3)(a) and 63(4) EC |
| Flexibility | UK has opted out; position of Ireland not yet known; Denmark has automatic opt-out |
| EP committee | Roure report (A5-0173/2003) adopted by committee Apr. 2003 |
| EP plenary | approved with amendments 3 June 2003 (OJ 2004 C 68 E/107) |
| Council | initial open debate at JHA Council, 14/15 Oct. 2002; discussion in working group started, Dec. 2003; 30 March 2004 JHA Council reached political agreement on proposal; adopted as ‘A’ point at General Affairs/External Relations Council, 13 Dec. 2004: Directive 2004/114 |
| Deadline for application | 12 Jan. 2007 (Art. 22) |