French Announce Priorities for JHA Presidency

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Sunday, October 1, 2000
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
16
Issue: 
10
958
Abstract: 
During its Presidency of the European Union, which runs July 1 to December 31, 2000, the French Presidency has announced its priorities for Justice and Home Affairs Council. 1. The European Judicial Area Supplementing the work started during the Portuguese Presidency for criminal law, discussions at the informal JHA Council meeting in July 2000 should identify the general principles involved in mutual recognition, thereby facilitating the acceleration of enforcement of judgments in comparison with conventional cooperation mechanisms...[more]