Article 1 
1. In order to improve further the exchange between Member States of information on false documents, a reporting system for detecting counterfeit travel documents shall be used. Its purpose shall be to: (a) make it easier to detect counterfeit travel documents on inspection, and (b) increase the effectiveness of the search for stolen travel documents, with particular attention being paid to the serial number of the travel document. 2. The exchange of information shall not include personal details. Article 2 1. The standard form set out in Annex I shall be used for the purpose of transmitting information in accordance with Article 1. 2. The central unit of each Member State shall directly and without delay exchange information with the central unit of each other Member State. It shall also notify the General Secretariat of the Council. Article 3 1. For the purposes of the uniform collection of information which may be required for subsequent criminal proceedings relating to counterfeit travel documents, Member States shall, as far as possible, use the questionnaire set out in Annex II. 2. Data required for criminal proceedings referred to in paragraph 1 shall be communicated to other Member States in accordance with national law and international conventions. Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force three months after its publication in the Official Journal. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2000. For the Council The President F. Gomes (1) OJ C 176, 22.6.1999, p. 1. (2) Opinion delivered on 19 November 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 333, 9.12.1998, p. 4.
Article 2 
1. The standard form set out in Annex I shall be used for the purpose of transmitting information in accordance with Article 1. 2. The central unit of each Member State shall directly and without delay exchange information with the central unit of each other Member State. It shall also notify the General Secretariat of the Council. Article 3 1. For the purposes of the uniform collection of information which may be required for subsequent criminal proceedings relating to counterfeit travel documents, Member States shall, as far as possible, use the questionnaire set out in Annex II. 2. Data required for criminal proceedings referred to in paragraph 1 shall be communicated to other Member States in accordance with national law and international conventions. Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force three months after its publication in the Official Journal. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2000. For the Council The President F. Gomes (1) OJ C 176, 22.6.1999, p. 1. (2) Opinion delivered on 19 November 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 333, 9.12.1998, p. 4.
Article 3 
1. For the purposes of the uniform collection of information which may be required for subsequent criminal proceedings relating to counterfeit travel documents, Member States shall, as far as possible, use the questionnaire set out in Annex II. 2. Data required for criminal proceedings referred to in paragraph 1 shall be communicated to other Member States in accordance with national law and international conventions. Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force three months after its publication in the Official Journal. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2000. For the Council The President F. Gomes (1) OJ C 176, 22.6.1999, p. 1. (2) Opinion delivered on 19 November 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ L 333, 9.12.1998, p. 4.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force three months after its publication in the Official Journal. Done at Brussels, 27 March 2000