crime

European Commission Glossary of Justice and home affairs

To effectively combat crime in the EU, Member States recognise four main principles: bringing Member Statesâ laws closer together; coordinating proceedings; recognising other Member Statesâ decisions; and upholding the rights of the individual. (See Enlargement, EU citizenship : Consular and diplomatic protection, Judicial-criminal: Victims rights, Police: Crime prevention network)

The fight against drugs involves preventing the illegal possession and supply of drugs, as well as organised crime and drug-related criminality. (See Drugs: Drugs-related crime)

An act that violates the law of a State or endangers the public welfare. Activities are coordinated at EU level to fight crime, in particular organised crime, which operates across borders. (See general)

Europol, the European Judicial Network and the European Crime Prevention Network facilitate cooperation between EU Member States in the fight against organised crime. (See Organised crime)

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