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2002/584/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European Arrest Warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States Implemented   20 Mar 2004

Notification under arts. 6.3, 8.2 and 25.2 EAW by Luxembourg

Law of 17 March 2004 on the European Arrest Warrant and surrender procedures between Member States of the European Union as amended by Law of 3 August 2011. Publication Mem. A n° 39 du 22 mars 2004

Implementation of Framework Decision on EAW by Member States. April 2020

2009/299/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/299/JHA of 26 February 2009 amending Framework Decisions 2002/584/JHA, 2005/214/JHA, 2006/783/JHA, 2008/909/JHA and 2008/947/JHA, thereby enhancing the procedural rights of persons and fostering the application of the principle of mutual recognition to decisions rendered in the absence of the person concerned at the trial Implemented   20 Apr 2015 -

Loi du 12 avril 2015 relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux décisions de probation et aux peines de substitution et modifiant, en vue de favoriser l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux décisions rendues en l’absence de la personne concernée, 1) l’article 634 du Code d’instruction criminelle; 2) la loi du 23 février 2010 relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux sanctions pécuniaires; 3) la loi modifiée du 17 mars 2004 relative au mandat d’arrêt européen. Publication Mém. A 74 du 17 avril 2015.

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2000/383/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA of 29 May 2000 on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against counterfeiting in connection with the introduction of the euro (replaced by Directive 2014/62/EU) Implemented   28 Jan 2002 -

Loi du 13 janvier 2002 portant
1. approbation de la Convention internationale pour la répression du faux-monnayage ainsi que du Protocole y relatif, signés à Genève en date du 20 avril 1929;
2. modification de certaines dispositions du code pénal et du code d’instruction criminelle". "Publication Mem. A n° 5 du 25 janvier 2002.
Applicable à partir du 28 janvier 2002

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Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings (replaced by Directive 2012/29/EU) Implemented   1 Jan 2010 -

Loi du 6 octobre 2009 renforçant le droit des victimes d’infractions pénales… Publication Mem. A n° 206 du 19 octobre 2009

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[**N_replaced by Directive 2019/713] 2001/413/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA of 28 May 2001 combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment Implemented   27 Nov 2006 -

Loi du 10 novembre 2006 concernant la contrefaçon des moyens de paiement autres que les espèces et portant modification de certaines dispositions du code pénal.
Publication Mem. A n° 198 du 23 novembre 2006

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2001/500/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2001/500/JHA of 26 June 2001 on money laundering, the identification, tracing, freezing, seizing and confiscation of instrumentalities and the proceeds of crime Implemented   26 Jul 2008 -

Loi du 17 juillet 2008 relative à la lutte contre le blanchiment et contre le financement du terrorisme. Publication Mem. A n° 106 du 23 juillet 2008.

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2002/465/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA of 13 June 2002 on joint investigation teams (JIT) Implemented   3 Apr 2006 -

Loi du 21 mars 2006 sur les équipes communes d’enquête. Publication Mem. A n° 57 du 31 mars 2006

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2002/475/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (repealed and replaced by Directive 2017/541) Implemented   18 Sep 2003 -

Loi du 12 août 2003 portant 1) répression du terrorisme et de son financement 2) approbation de la Convention internationale pour la répression du financement du terrorisme, ouverte à la signature à New York en date du 10 janvier 2000. Publication Mem. A n° 137 du 15 septembre 2003

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2002/629/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA of 19 July 2002 on combating trafficking in human beings (replaced by Directive 2011/36)   - --

Framework Decision replaced by Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims of 5 April 2011, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA, (table of status of implementation), which this country has implemented.

2002/946/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/946/JHA of 28 November 2002 on the strengthening of the penal framework to prevent the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and residence Implemented   30 Dec 2006 -

Loi du 21 décembre 2006 portant
1. transposition
– de la directive 2001/40/CE du Conseil du 28 mai 2001 relative à la reconnaissance mutuelle des
décisions d’éloignement des ressortissants de pays tiers;
– de la directive 2001/51/CE du Conseil du 28 juin 2001 visant à compléter les dispositions de
l’article 26 de la convention d’application de l’accord de Schengen du 14 juin 1985;
– de la directive 2002/90/CE du Conseil du 28 novembre 2002 définissant l’aide à l’entrée, au
transit et au séjour irréguliers;
– de la directive 2004/82/CE du Conseil du 29 avril 2004 concernant l’obligation pour les
transporteurs de communiquer les données relatives aux passagers;
2. modification de la loi modifiée du 28 mars 1972 concernant
1. l’entrée et le séjour des étrangers;
2. le contrôle médical des étrangers;
3. l’emploi de la main-d’oeuvre étrangère,  transpose la directive 2002/90/CE du Conseil de l’Union européenne du 28 novembre 2002 définissant l’aide à l’entrée, au transit et au séjour irréguliers.
Publication Mem. A 230 du 27 décembre 2006

Report from the Commission on the implementation of this Framework Decision.

2003/568/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector Implemented   12 Jun 2005 -

Loi du 23 mai 2005 portant approbation: a) de la Convention établie sur la base de l'article K.3 du Traité sur l'Union européenne, relative à la lutte contre la corruption impliquant des fonctionnaires des Communautés européennes ou des fonctionnaires des Etats membres de l'Union européenne, signée à Bruxelles, le 26 mai 1997; b) du deuxième Protocole établi sur la base de l'article K.3 du Traité sur l'Union européenne, à la Convention relative à la protection des intérêts financiers des Communautés européennes, signé à Bruxelles, le 19 juin 1997; c) de la Convention pénale sur la corruption, signée à Strasbourg, le 27 janvier 1999; d) du Protocole additionnel à la Convention pénale sur la corruption, signé à Strasbourg, le 15 mai 2003; et modifiant et complétant certaines dispositions du Code pénal. Publication Mem. A 74 du 9 juin 2005

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2003/577/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2003/577/JHA of 22 July 2003 on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence (Still applicable for Denmark and Ireland; for other MS replaced by Regulation 2018/1805) Planned   process ongoing -

Projet de loi n° 6250 1) relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux décisions de gel de biens ou d’éléments de preuve et 2) portant modification du Code d’instruction criminelle. Dépôt le 14 février 2011; procédure législative en cours.

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2004/68/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA of 22 December 2003 on combating the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography (replaced by Directive 2011/93/EU) Implemented   4 Mar 2013 -

Loi du 21 février 2013 relative à la lutte contre les abus sexuels et l’exploitation sexuelle des enfants et portant modification de plusieurs dispositions du Code pénal.
La loi du 21 février 2013 transpose la directive 2011/92/UE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 13 décembre 2011 relative à la lutte contre les abus sexuels et l’exploitation sexuel des enfants, ainsi que la pédopornographie et remplaçant la décision cadre 2004/68/JAI du Conseil. Publication Mem. A 35 du 1er mars 2013.

Framework Decision replaced by Directive 2011/93/EU on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography of 13 December 2011 , and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (table of status of implementation) which this country has implemented.

2004/757/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2004/757/JHA of 25 October 2004 laying down minimum provisions on the constituent elements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking Implemented   -

Le projet de loi N° 6415 portant modification de la loi modifiée du 19 février 1973 concernant la vente de substances médicamenteuses et la lutte contre la toxicomanie, tel que déposé à la Chambre des Députés le 23 mars 2012, vise à transposer l’article 5 de la décision-cadre 2004/757/JAI du Conseil. (Dépôt le 23 mars 2012; procédure législative en cours).
Les articles 1 à 4 de la décision-cadre 2004/757/JAI du Conseil sont transposés dans le cadre de la loi précitée du 19 février 1973, telle que modifiée. (Publication Mem. A 12 du 3 mars 1973.
Applicable à partir du 6 mars 1973).
Les articles 6 à 7 de la décision-cadre 2004/757/JAI du Conseil sont transposés par la loi sur la responsabilité pénale des personnes morales du 3 mars 2010.
(Publication Mem. A 35 du 11 mars 2010. Applicable à partir du 14 mars 2010).

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2005/212/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/212/JHA of 24 February 2005 on Confiscation of Crime-Related Proceeds, Instrumentalities and Property Planned   process ongoing -

Projet de loi en cours d'élaboration. La transposition se fera ensemble avec la Directive du 14 mars 2014 adoptée par le Conseil en matière de gel et de confiscation des produits du crime dans l’Union européenne, qui remplace partiellement la D-C

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2005/222/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA of 24 February 2005 on attacks against information systems (replaced by Directive 2013/40/EU) Implemented   ---
2005/214/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA of 24 February 2005 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to financial penalties Implemented   12 Mar 2010

Notification of the implementation of the Framework Decision on Financial Penalties by Luxembourg

Loi du 23 février 2010 relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux sanctions pécuniaires. Publication Mem. A 31 du 9 mars 2010.

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2006/783/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2006/783/JHA of 6 October 2006 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to confiscation orders (Still applicable for Denmark and Ireland; for other MS replaced by Regulation 2018/1805) Planned   process ongoing -

Projet de loi en cours d’élaboration

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2006/960/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA of 18 December 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence Implemented  

Notification doc. 11314/08

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2008/675/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/675/JHA of 24 July 2008 on taking account of convictions in the Member States of the European Union in the course of new criminal proceedings Implemented   -

Loi du 24/2/2012 relative à la récidive internationale. Les dispositions de la présente loi sont immédiatement applicables à la répression des infractions commises avant son entrée en vigueur pour autant que la prescription de ces infractions ne soit pas acquise. Publication Mem. A 38 du 5 mars 2012

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2008/841/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 for organised crime Implemented   -

Toutes les dispositions obligatoires sont déjà actuellement existantes en droit national.

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2008/909/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purposes of their enforcement Implemented   5 Dec 2011

Transposition by Luxembourg of Framework Decisions 2008/909/JHA and 2008/947/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments

Loi du 28 février 2011 relative à la reconnaissance de jugements en matière pénale ayant prononcé des peines ou des mesures privatives de liberté aux fins de leur exécution dans un autre État membre de l’Union européenne. Publication Mem. A 44 du 8 mars 2011.

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

Complementary information: Declarations under Article 7(4) -double criminality- and Article 28(2) -transitional provision-

2008/913/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law Implemented   24 Feb 2011

Notification of the transposition by Luxembourg of the Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia

Loi du 13 février 2011 portant modification de l’article 457-3 du Code pénal. Publication Mem. A 33 du 21 février 2011

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2008/919/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/919/JHA of 28 November 2008 amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism (repealed and replaced by Directive 2017/541) Implemented   4 Jan 2013 -

Transposée dans le cadre de la loi du 26 décembre 2012 portant approbation de la Convention de Varsovie, même si le titre de la loi n'y fait pas expressément référence, tant la loi que les documents parlementaires démontrent que tant la DC de 2008 que celle de 2002 ont fait partie de l'emprise du projet. Publication Mém. A 290 du 31 décembre 2012.

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2008/947/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/947/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments and probation decisions with a view to the supervision of probation measures and alternative sanctions Implemented   20 Apr 2015

Implementation by Luxembourg of Framework Decisions 2008/909/JHA and 2008/947/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments

Loi du 12 avril 2015 relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux décisions de probation et aux peines de substitution et modifiant, en vue de favoriser l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux décisions rendues en l’absence de la personne concernée, 1) l’article 634 du Code d’instruction criminelle; 2) la loi du 23 février 2010 relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux sanctions pécuniaires; 3) la loi modifiée du 17 mars 2004 relative au mandat d’arrêt européen.

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2008/977/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters Planned   process ongoing --

This measure has been repealed by Directive 2016/680/EU.

2009/315/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/315/JHA of 26 February 2009 on the organisation and content of exchange of information extracted from the criminal record between Member States Implemented   1 Aug 2013 -

Loi du 29 mars 2013 relative à l’organisation du casier judiciaire et aux échanges d’informations extraites du casier judiciaire entre les Etats membres de l’Union européenne. Publication Mem. A 85 du 5 mai 2013

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2009/829/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA of 23 October 2009 for supervision measures Implemented   8 Jul 2016

Loi du 5 juillet 2016 relative à l’application du principe de reconnaissance mutuelle aux décisions relatives à des mesures de contrôle en tant qu’alternative à la détention provisoire et portant modification du Code pénal

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2009/948/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/948/JHA of 30 November 2009 for conflicts of jurisdiction Planned   process ongoing -

Projet de loi en cours d'élaboration

Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat

2001/40/EC: Directive 2001/40/EC of 28 May 2001 on the mutual recognition of decisions on the expulsion of third country nationals Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2002/90/EC: Directive 2002/90/EC of 28 November 2002 defining the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and residence Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2004/80/EC: Directive 2004/80/EC of 29 April 2004 relating to compensation to crime victims Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2005/35/EC: Directive 2005/35/EC of 7 September 2005 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2005/60/EC: Directive 2005/60/EC of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing (replaced by Directive (EU) 2015/849) Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2006/70/EC: Directive 2006/70/EC of 1 August 2006 laying down implementing measures for Directive 2005/60/EC Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2008/99/EC: Directive 2008/99/EC of 19 November 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2009/123/EC: Directive 2009/123/EC of 21 October 2009 amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2010/64/EU: Directive 2010/64/EU of 20 October 2010 on the right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2011/36/EU: Directive 2011/36/EU of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA Implemented   6 Apr 2013 -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2011/82/EU: Directive 2011/82/EU of 25 October 2011 facilitating the cross-border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences   - ---
2011/92/EU: Directive 2011/92/EU of 13 December 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2011/99/EU: Directive 2011/99/EU of 13 December 2011 on the European Protection Order Implemented   8 Jan 2015

Notification of the implementation of the Directive on the European Protection Order by Luxembourg. Competent authorities

Code pénal arts. 327-330; arts. 372-377; arts. 392-460. - Code d'instruction criminelle arts. 30-48.1; arts. 106-112. - Loi modifiée du 8 septembre 2003 sur la violence domestique.

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2012/13/EU: Directive 2012/13/EU of 22 May 2012 on the right to information in criminal proceedings Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2012/29/EU: Directive 2012/29/EU of 25 October 2012 establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime   - -

National Implementing Measures (NIM) have not been communicated to the European Commission

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2013/32/EU: Directive on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection of 26 June 2013 Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2013/40/EU: Directive 2013/40/EU of 12 August 2013 on attacks against information systems replacing Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2013/48/EU: Directive 2013/48/EU of 22 October 2013 on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and in European arrest warrant proceedings, and on the right to have a third party informed upon deprivation of liberty and to communicate with third persons Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2014/42/EU: Directive 2014/42/EU of 3 April 2014 on the freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime in the European Union Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2014/41/EU: Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014 regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters Implemented   15 Sep 2018

Notification from Luxembourg concerning the Directive 2014/41/EU regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters

Notification from Luxembourg related to EPPO

Loi du 1er août 2018 portant
1° transposition de la directive 2014/41/UE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 3 avril 2014 concernant la décision d'enquête européenne en matière pénale;
2° modification du Code de procédure pénale;
3° modification de la loi modifiée du 8 août 2000 sur l’entraide judiciaire internationale en matière pénale.

Useful tools and information for the practical application of the European Investigation Order (EIO) directive

2014/62/EU: Directive 2014/62/EU of 15 May 2014 on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2014/66/EU: Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer of 15 May 2014   - ---
Directive 2014/57/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on criminal sanctions for market abuse (market abuse directive)   - ---
2015/413/EU: Directive 2015/413/EU of 11 March 2015 facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences (replaced by Directive 2019/713) Implemented   -

National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission

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2015/849/EU: Directive 2015/849/EU of 20 May 2015 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC   - ---
2016/343/EU: Directive 2016/343/EU of 9 March 2016 on the strengthening of certain aspects of the presumption of innocence and of the right to be present at the trial in criminal proceedings   - ---
(EU) 2016/680: Directive (EU) 2016/680 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA   - ---
2017/541/EU: Directive 2017/541/EU of 15 March 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA   - ---
2016/681/EU: Directive 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime   - ---
2016/800/EU: Directive 2016/800/EU of 11 May 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings   - ---
2016/1919/EU: Directive 2016/1919/EU of 26 October 2016 on legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in European arrest warrant proceedings   - ---
2017/1371/EU: Directive 2017/1371/EU of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law Implemented   12 Mar 2020 ---
2018/843/EU: Directive (EU) 2018/843 of 30 May 2018 amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, and amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU   - ---
2018/1673/EU: Directive 2018/1673/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on combating money laundering by criminal law.   - ---
2019/713/EU Directive of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 April 2019 on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment replacing Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA   - ---
2019/884/EU: Directive (EU) 2019/884 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 amending Council Framework Decision 2009/315/JHA, as regards the exchange of information on third-country nationals and as regards the European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS), and replacing Council Decision 2009/316/JHA   - ---
2023/1544/EU: Directive (EU) 2023/1544 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence in criminal proceedings   - ---
2008/978/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/978/JHA of 18 December 2008 on the European Evidence Warrant (EEW) for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters. – repealed by Regulation (EU) 2016/95 of 20 January 2016 repealing certain acts in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters. Implemented   -

Projet de loi en cours d'élaboration. La décision-cadre a été abrogée par la directive « décision d’enquête européenne » adoptée le 14 mars 2014. Implemented acording to MNE database.

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