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Členské státy shromažďují statistické údaje o trestných činech uvedených v článku 2 a předávají je Komisi, která bude od roku 2006 vytvářet harmonizovanou a srovnatelnou statistiku.
Member States shall collect statistics on the offences referred to in Article 2 and shall forward those statistics to the Commission, which shall draw up harmonised and comparable statistics as from 2006.
Without proper statistics that are coherent and comparable, the Union is not in a position to effectively deal with or quantify the problem of organised crime.
Without proper statistics that are coherent and comparable, the Union is not in a position to effectively deal with or quantify the problem of organised crime.
Na základě zprávy vypracované s pomocí těchto informací a písemné zprávy Komise ověří Rada nejpozději do (…), zda členské státy přijaly opatření nezbytná pro dosažení souladu s tímto rámcovým rozhodnutím.
The Council, acting on the basis of a report established on the basis of this information and a written report transmitted by the Commission, shall, by [ ... ] at the latest, assess the extent to which Member States have taken the necessary measures to comply with this Framework Decision.
Členské státy sdělí nejpozději do (…) generálnímu sekretariátu Rady a Komisi znění předpisů, kterými ve svém vnitrostátním právu provádějí povinnosti, jež pro ně vyplývají z tohoto rámcového rozhodnutí.
The Member States shall transmit to the General Secretariat of the Council and to the Commission, by [ ... ] at the latest, the provisions transposing into their national law the obligations imposed on them by this Framework Decision.
Na základě zprávy vypracované s pomocí těchto informací a písemné zprávy, kterou Komise předala Evropskému parlamentu a Radě , ověří Evropský parlament a Rada nejpozději do (…), zda členské státy přijaly opatření nezbytná pro dosažení souladu s tímto rámcovým rozhodnutím.
The European Parliament and the Council, acting on the basis of a report established on the basis of this information and a written report transmitted by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council , shall, by [ ... ] at the latest, assess the extent to which Member States have taken the necessary measures to comply with this Framework Decision.
Both co-legislative bodies should be equally involved.
Both co-legislative bodies should be equally involved.
International Organised Crime is huge, and growing.
International Organised Crime is huge, and growing.
If it were a country, it would be the fourth largest economy in the world.
If it were a country, it would be the fourth largest economy in the world.
But there is no democratic oversight or control of international crime-fighting at European or world level.
But there is no democratic oversight or control of international crime-fighting at European or world level.
Local crime is fuelled by international crime.
Local crime is fuelled by international crime.
For example, it is estimated that each kilo of heroin sold in our streets causes over two hundred street muggings or house-burglaries.
For example, it is estimated that each kilo of heroin sold in our streets causes over two hundred street muggings or house-burglaries.
Anywhere where there are clever people without opportunities for legitimate employment.
Anywhere where there are clever people without opportunities for legitimate employment.
They target where the money is, which is inside the EU and inside the USA.
They target where the money is, which is inside the EU and inside the USA.
Their principal activities are:
Their principal activities are:
a. drugs - importing heroin from Afghanistan, and cocaine from Columbia, and exporting Ecstasy from Europe.
a. drugs - importing heroin from Afghanistan, and cocaine from Columbia, and exporting Ecstasy from Europe.
b. smuggling counterfeit goods which are made cheaply and are of low quality - such as CDs and DVDs, imitation jeans and perfumes, but also fake condoms, aircraft parts, car brakes, medicines, baby-foods and much more.
b. smuggling counterfeit goods which are made cheaply and are of low quality - such as CDs and DVDs, imitation jeans and perfumes, but also fake condoms, aircraft parts, car brakes, medicines, baby-foods and much more.
These undermine honest EU workers' jobs and oblige taxpayers to pay extra to compensate for what is lost.
These undermine honest EU workers’ jobs and oblige taxpayers to pay extra to compensate for what is lost.
c. identity theft, mainly on the internet, persuading gullible Europeans to voluntarily reveal their bank details, or social security numbers, to enable the thieves to steal their money
c. identity theft, mainly on the internet, persuading gullible Europeans to voluntarily reveal their bank details, or social security numbers, to enable the thieves to steal their money
d. trafficking of women for prostitution, children for paedophilia, and illegal immigrants into the EU
d. trafficking of women for prostitution, children for paedophilia, and illegal immigrants into the EU
e. currency counterfeiting
e. currency counterfeiting
f. violent theft of luxury cars for sale in eastern Europe
f. violent theft of luxury cars for sale in eastern Europe
g. smuggling of cigarettes and alcohol because of very different local taxes
g. smuggling of cigarettes and alcohol because of very different local taxes
h. money-laundering to conceal the criminal origins of money - such as the Mafia buying banks in Latvia before EU Enlargement, and the IRA seeking to buy a Bulgarian bank before that state joins the EU.
h. money-laundering to conceal the criminal origins of money - such as the Mafia buying banks in Latvia before EU Enlargement, and the IRA seeking to buy a Bulgarian bank before that state joins the EU.
Some terrorist groups use organised crime to finance their political activities.
Some terrorist groups use organised crime to finance their political activities.
The Madrid bombers sold fake CDs and DVDs to hep finance their activities.
The Madrid bombers sold fake CDs and DVDs to hep finance their activities.
How is the European Union fighting against the organised criminal gangs ?
How is the European Union fighting against the organised criminal gangs ?
The answer is : probably badly, but we are not being told so we do not know.
The answer is : probably badly, but we are not being told so we do not know.
The member states do not know either because there are no standard statistics across the EU to record and reveal the overall extent of organised crime.
The member states do not know either because there are no standard statistics across the EU to record and reveal the overall extent of organised crime.
Nobody has a clear overall picture.
Nobody has a clear overall picture.
In the EU, our internal borders are open.
In the EU, our internal borders are open.
For businessmen and individual travellers this a huge advantage.
For businessmen and individual travellers this a huge advantage.
So it is for criminals.
So it is for criminals.
But Europe's law enforcement agencies are all national, their officers cannot cross frontiers, and their efforts are therefore limited.
But Europe’s law enforcement agencies are all national, their officers cannot cross frontiers, and their efforts are therefore limited.
The EU has EuroPol.
The EU has EuroPol.
It is our intelligence-coordinating centre at The Hague in the Netherlands.
It is our intelligence-coordinating centre at The Hague in the Netherlands.
However its officers do not have power of arrest and EuroPol does not have power to compel any national agency to take action.
However, its officers do not have power of arrest and EuroPol does not have power to compel any national agency to take action.
It was left leaderless by the bickering Council of Ministers for several months in 2004-5.
It was left leaderless by the bickering Council of Ministers for several months in 2004-5.
EuroPol is an EU agency but its budget is inter-governmental, so EU citizens have no control or even insight over its spending and resources.
EuroPol is an EU agency but its budget is inter-governmental, so EU citizens have no control or even insight over its spending and resources.
There is also InterPol, at Lyon in France.
There is also InterPol, at Lyon in France.
This is a policemen's club entirely financed by contributions from police forces around the world.
This is a policemen’s club entirely financed by contributions from police forces around the world.
It has no officers who can make arrests either.
It has no officers who can make arrests either.
The relationship between EuroPol and InterPol is not clearly defined and there is overlap.
The relationship between EuroPol and InterPol is not clearly defined and there is overlap.
Each has assets cannot be shared with the other agency because national governments have rules which impede cooperation.
Each has assets that cannot be shared with the other agency because national governments have rules which impede cooperation.
The EU has an even worse problem.
The EU has an even worse problem.
It is simple "lack of trust".
It is simple ‘lack of trust’.
Just as the Americans discovered after "9/11", that the CIA and the FBI were not cooperating together but were behaving as rivals, so the same phenomenon exists in Europe but on a greater scale.
Just as the Americans discovered after ‘9/11’, that the CIA and the FBI were not cooperating but were behaving as rivals, so the same phenomenon exists in Europe but on a greater scale.
Inside member states there is lack of trust between separate local police forces.
Inside member states there is lack of trust between separate local police forces.
Information is power, and owners of information are reluctant to share it.
Information is power, and owners of information are reluctant to share it.
Across EU internal borders, the lack of trust is much greater.
Across EU internal borders, the lack of trust is much greater.
What little cross-border police cooperation there is done on the basis of personal contacts.
What little cross-border police cooperation there is done on the basis of personal contacts.
There is no EU centre where the contact numbers and names for police in all 25 member states can be quickly obtained.
There is no EU centre where the contact numbers and names for police in all 25 member states can be quickly obtained.
The EU Directive to enable Joint Investigation Teams has still not come into effect because not all member states have ratified it into their own law.
The EU Directive to enable Joint Investigation Teams has still not come into effect because not all member states have ratified it into their own law.
The European Arrest Warrant has still not been ratified by Italy.
The European Arrest Warrant has still not been ratified by Italy.
Why do national leaders, who know most about the problem because they control national police forces, do so little to fight organised international crime ?
Why do national leaders, who know most about the problem because they control national police forces, do so little to fight organised international crime ?
Psychologically it is because they want to win national elections, not European elections.
Psychologically it is because they want to win national elections, not European elections.
They keep their police resources for combating crimes within their own state, even though international crimes fuel local crimes.
They keep their police resources for combating crimes within their own state, even though international crimes fuel local crimes.
They win few votes from their public for diverting scarce police resources for fighting international crime elsewhere because the public does not know the extent of organised international crime.
They win few votes from their public for diverting scarce police resources to fight international crime elsewhere because the public does not know the extent of organised international crime.
Europe's voters need to know the true picture - of the surprising extent and sophistication of organised criminal gangs, and of the failure of EU member states to agree on action and powers at the EU level.
Europe’s voters need to know the true picture – of the surprising extent and sophistication of organised criminal gangs, and of the failure of EU member states to agree on action and powers at EU level.
Perhaps only the European Parliament can press for the needed transparency, for an end to national bickering, and for action at EU level before it is too late.
Perhaps only the European Parliament can press for the necessary transparency, for an end to national bickering, and for action at EU level before it is too late.
A fundamental question.
A fundamental question.
Are the police supposed to agents of governments or protectors of the public?
Are the police supposed to be agents of governments or protectors of the public?
Those who believe the latter should press for more transparency and for democratic control at EU level.
Those who believe the latter should press for more transparency and for democratic control at EU level.
Notes on particular Articles:
Notes on particular Articles:
Article 1: The sense of the LIBE committee is that this Article is necessary, although the UK government has communicated that it believes that it is not necessary because it would have to create new offences in UK law
Article 1: The sense of the LIBE committee is that this Article is necessary, although the UK government has communicated that it believes that it is not necessary because it would have to create new offences in UK law
New Article 8B Admissibility of Evidence
New Article 8B Admissibility of Evidence
Agreement needs to be reached about what evidence is admissible in courts - for example, evidence against criminals from intercepts obtained from telephone tapping or from the UK's worldwide listening centre at Cheltenham, the GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) cannot be used in UK courts.
Agreement needs to be reached about what evidence is admissible in courts - for example, evidence against criminals from intercepts obtained from telephone tapping or from the UK’s worldwide listening centre at Cheltenham, the GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) cannot be used in UK courts.
New Article 8D New Agencies
New Article 8D New Agencies
The UK, which has over eighty separate police forces, is creating one central SOCA (Serious & Organised Crime Agency) to coordinate the fight against the criminals.
The UK, which has over eighty separate police forces, is creating one central SOCA (Serious & Organised Crime Agency) to coordinate the fight against the criminals.
It is known as the UK's new FBI.
It is known as the UK’s new FBI.
Other member states should take steps to coordinate their internal agencies' work.
Other member states should take steps to coordinate their internal agencies’ work.
The Republic of Ireland was the first to create an Assets Recovery Bureau, which can seize the assets of accused criminals.
The Republic of Ireland was the first to create an Assets Recovery Bureau, which can seize the assets of accused criminals.
Hitting the criminals in the pocket hurts them most.
Hitting the criminals in the pocket hurts them most.
Other member states should follow the Irish example.
Other member states should follow the Irish example.
k návrhu pro rámcové rozhodnutí Rady o boji proti organizované trestné činnosti
on the proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the fight against organised crime
Anna Elzbieta Fotyga
Anna Elzbieta Fotyga
The level of organised crime in the EU is increasing and poses serious threats to the society.
The level of organised crime in the EU is increasing and poses serious threats to society.
Organised criminal groups are generally not confined by national borders and take advantage of the free movement of money, goods, personnel and services across the EU.
Organised criminal groups are generally not confined by national borders, and take advantage of the free movement of money, goods, personnel and services across the EU.
These groups are strengthening their international criminal contacts and targeting the social and business structure of the European society, for example, through money laundering, drug trafficking and economic crime.
These groups are strengthening their international criminal contacts and targeting the social and business structure of European society, for example through money laundering, drug trafficking and economic crime.
They seek to influence and hamper the work of law enforcement and the judicial system.
They seek to influence and hamper the work of law enforcement and the judicial system.
This requires a stronger and concerted response at national and European levels adapted to the evolving and multi-faced character of the phenomenon.
This requires a stronger, concerted response at the national and European levels which responds to the evolving, multifaceted character of the phenomenon.
The Commission's proposal for a Framework Decision on the fight against organised crime constitutes a step forward towards closer co-operation among Member States and their common approach, inter alia, by harmonising the minimum thresholds of criminal penalties (the definition of offences and penalties), and introducing some provisions to facilitate co-operation between the judicial authorities of Member States.
The Commission’s proposal for a Framework Decision on the fight against organised crime constitutes a step forward towards closer cooperation among Member States and a common approach, inter alia by harmonising the minimum thresholds of criminal penalties (the definition of offences and penalties), and introducing some provisions to facilitate cooperation between the judicial authorities of the Member States.
The draftsperson welcomes the intention of improving the efficiency of the fight against organised crime, which poses, undoubtedly, a threat to the society and tends to undermine our democratic values.
The draftsperson welcomes the intention of improving the efficiency of the fight against organised crime, which undoubtedly poses a threat to society and tends to undermine our democratic values.
In this context, the draftsperson wishes to stress the importance of prevention and increased effectiveness of crime control, while ensuring full respect to human fundamental rights.
In this context, the draftsperson wishes to stress the importance of prevention and increased effectiveness of crime control, while maintaining full respect for fundamental human rights.
Special attention should be put on the appropriate protection of victims.
Special attention should be paid to appropriate protection of victims.
The importance of strengthening international co-operation in the framework of existing instruments and fora should also be stressed.
The importance of strengthening international cooperation in the framework of existing instruments and fora should also be stressed.
Výbor pro zahraniční věci vyzývá podvýbor pro lidská práva jako příslušný výbor, aby do své zprávy začlenil tyto pozměňovací návrhy:
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following amendments in its report:
Členské státy by jim v tom měly jít příkladem a prokázat své pevné odhodlání
The Member States should set an example by giving strong proof of their determination.
(8) Toto rámcové rozhodnutí respektuje základní práva a zásady uznané Chartou základních práv Evropské unie, a zejména články 6 a 49 této charty,
(8) This Framework Decision respects the fundamental rights and principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular Articles 6 and 49 thereof,
(8) Toto rámcové rozhodnutí respektuje základní práva zaručovaná Evropskou úmluvou o ochraně lidských práv a základních svobod a vyplývající z ústavních tradic, které jsou společné členským státům a tvoří základ práva Společenství.
(8) This Framework Decision respects fundamental rights as guaranteed by the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and as they emerge from the constitutional traditions common to the Member States as principles of Community law.
Každý členský stát přijme v souladu se svými právními tradicemi a dostupnými prostředky všechna nezbytná opatření, aby zlepšil předcházení trestné činnosti.
Each Member State shall take all necessary measures, in accordance with its own legal traditions and available means, to improve the prevention of crime.
V této souvislosti se velmi doporučují následující opatření:
In this connection, the following measures are highly recommended:
– zvýšit informovanost veřejnosti o rozsahu a povaze trestných činností v Evropě a o hrozbách, které představují pro bezúhonnost jednotlivců a prosperitu členských států,
- increasing public awareness of the extent and nature of criminal activities across Europe and the threats which they pose to the integrity of individuals and the welfare of the Member States;
– prosazovat mezi členskými státy výměnu osvědčených metod.
- promoting the exchange of best practices among Member States.
Společenství poskytne finanční pomoc na podporu kampaně ke zvyšování informovanosti.
The Community should provide financial assistance to support the information and awareness-raising campaign.
Členské státy zajistí, aby úloha Europolu jako zpravodajského orgánu v oblasti trestné činnosti byla posílena, tak aby mohl členským státům poskytovat informace a zpravodajství, jejichž výsledkem bude účinnější předcházení organizované trestné činnosti a boj proti ní.
Member States shall ensure that Europol’s role as an organ for criminal intelligence is strengthened in order to fulfil its task of providing Member States with information and intelligence leading to most effective results in preventing and combating organised crime.
Toto rámcové rozhodnutí nic nemění na povinnosti dodržovat základní práva a základní právní zásady zakotvené v článku 6 Smlouvy o Evropské unii.
This Framework Decision shall not have the effect of altering the obligation to respect fundamental rights and fundamental legal principles as enshrined in Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union.
b) chování každé osoby, která se úmyslně a se znalostí buď cíle a obecné zločinné činnosti spolčení nebo záměru spolčení dopustit se uvedeného protiprávního jednání účastní protiprávních činností spolčení, včetně předávání informací nebo hmotných prostředků, podněcování k páchání trestn é činnosti, získávání nových členů i jakékoli formy financování jeho činností a přitom je jí známo, že tato účast přispěje k páchání trestné činnosti tohoto spolčení.
(b) conduct by any person who, with intent and with knowledge of either the aim and general activity of the organisation or its intention to commit the offences in question, actively takes part in the organisation’s criminal activities, including the provision of information or material means, incitement to commit criminal activities, the recruitment of new members and all forms of financing of its activities, knowing that such participation will contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s criminal activities.
(1 ) upustí od provádění trestné činnosti, a
(a) renounces criminal activity, and
b ) upustí od páchání trestné činnosti, projeví vůli být znovu začleněn do společnosti, a
(a) renounces criminal activity, demonstrates the will to be reintegrated into society, and
Mimo opatření rámcového rozhodnutí Rady 2001/220/JVV ze dne 15. března 2001 o postavení obětí v trestním řízení, přijme každý členský stát v případě potřeby všechna možná opatření, aby v rámci trestního řízení zaručil rodin ě obětí vhodnou pomoc.
In addition to the measures laid down in Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings, each Member State shall, if necessary, take all measures possible to ensure appropriate assistance for victims’ families.
Návrh pro rámcové rozhodnutí Rady o boji proti organizované trestné činnosti
Proposal for a Council Framework decision on the fight against organised crime
Výbor požádaný o stanovisko Datum oznámení na plenární m zasedání
Opinion by Date announced in plenary
AFET 12.4.2005
AFET 12.4.2005