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Treaties and other fundamental texts
Council of the EU
- European Council Meeting in Tampere. Presidency Conclusions (15-16 October 1999)
- EU plan on best practices, standards and procedures for combating and preventing trafficking in human beings (2005)
- Joint Action concerning the creation and maintenance of a directory of specialized competences, skills and expertise in the fight against international organized crime, in order to facilitate law enforcement cooperation between the Member States of the EU
- Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA on combating trafficking in human beings (2002)
- Council Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA on joint investigation teams (2002)
- Council Framework Decision 2006/783/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to confiscation orders (2006)
- Council Decision 2005/267/EC establishing a secure web-based Information and Coordination Network for Member States’ Migration Management Services (2005)
- Decision No 803/2004/EC of the European Parliament and the Council adopting a programme of Community action (2004 to 2008) to prevent and combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk (the Daphne II)
- Council Decision 2002/630/JHA establishing a framework programme on police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (AGIS) (2002)
- Council Framework Decision 2003/577/JHA on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence (2003)
- Council Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to financial penalties (2005)
- Council Recommendation 96/C 304/01 on combating the illegal employment of third-country nationals (1996)
- Council Resolution on an action programme for migrant workers and members of their families (1976)
- Council Resolution 97/C 221/03 on unaccompanied minors who are nationals of third countries (1997)
- Council Resolution 2003/C 260/03 on initiatives to combat trafficking in human beings, in particular women (2003)
- Council Regulation (EC) No 377/2004 on the creation of an immigration liaison officers network (2004)
- Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (2006)
- Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Instrument for Stability (2006)
- Council Directive 2004/81/EC on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities
- Council Decision 2001/87/EC on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, of the United Nations Convention against transnational organised crime and its Protocols (2000)
- Council Decision 2000/375/JHA to combat child pornography on the Internet (2000)
- Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings (2001)
- Council Decision 2006/618/EC on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Palermo Protocol in line with Articles 179 and 181a of the Treaty establishing the European Community (2006)
- Council Decision 2006/619/EC on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Palermo Protocol in line with Part III, Title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community (2006)
- Joint Action on making it a criminal offence to participate in a criminal organisation in the Member States of the European Union (1998)
- Joint Action concerning combat trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of children (1997)
European Commission
- European Commission Report on the National Implementation of the Framework Decision on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (2006)
- Commission Decision 2003/209/EC setting up an Experts Group on Trafficking in Human Beings (2003)
European Parliament
- European Parliament recommendation to the Council on fighting trafficking in human beings - an integrated approach and proposals for an action plan (2006)
- European Parliament legislative resolution on the amended proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Palermo Protocol (2006)
- European Parliament resolution on strategies to prevent the trafficking of women and children who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation (2004)
- European Parliament resolution on trafficking of women and children in Cambodia (2005)
- European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Directive on short-term residence permit (2004)
- European Parliament resolution on communication from Commission to EP and Council in view of the European Council of Thessaloniki on the development of a common policy on illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking of human beings (COM(2003) 323 - 2
- European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Palermo Protocol (2004)
- European Parliament legislative resolution on the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (2003)
- Report on the amended proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Palermo Protocol (2006)
- Resolution on the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation (1998)
- Report on strategies to prevent the trafficking of women and children who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation (2005)
- Report on the proposal for a Council Directive on short-term residence permit (2004)
- Report on communication from Commission to EP and Council in view of European Council of Thessaloniki on development of a common policy on illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking of human beings, external borders and return of illegal residents
- Report on the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (2003)
- Report on a proposal for a Council directive on the short-term residence permit issued to victims of action to facilitate illegal immigration or trafficking in human beings who cooperate with the competent authorities (2002)
Others
- Commission Working Document, Evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of the EU Plan on best practices, standards and procedures for combating and preventing trafficking in human beings (2008)
- Preliminary Summary on Preventive Measures against Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation and Forced Prostitution in connection with 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany carried out by NGOs and Special Counselling Services (2007)
- Experience Report on Human Trafficking for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation and Forced Prostitution in connection with 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany (2007)
- The Hague Ministerial Declaration on European Guidelines for Effective Measures to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Women for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation (1997)
- Brussels Declaration on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (2002)
- Opinion on reflection period and residence permit for victims of trafficking in human beings (2004)
- Opinion on measures in the Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings to establish a Monitoring Mechanism
- Opinion on the Green Paper on an EU approach to managing economic migration presented by the Commission (2005)
- Opinion in connection with the conference “Tackling Human Trafficking: Policy and Best Practices in Europe” and its related documents (2005)
- Opinion in connection with the world Football Cup 2006 in Germany and the related assumption of increased trafficking activities around this event (2006)
- Opinion on trafficking in human beings in the context of the elaboration of a new multi-annual program building an area of freedom, security and justice, the Tampere II-agenda
- Report of the Experts Group on the Trafficking in Human Beings (2004)
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