Mutual assistance in criminal matters: accession of Croatia to the 2000 Convention and 2001 Protocol thereto

The European Parliament adopted by 643 votes to 7, with 51 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the recommendation for a Council decision on the accession of Croatia to the Convention of 29 May 2000, established by the Council in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union, on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union and its Protocol of 16 October 2001.

Parliament approved the Commission recommendation which seeks to allow Croatia to adhere to the Convention of 29 May 2000, established by the Council in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union, on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union and its Protocol of 16 October 2001.

N.B: Annex I to the Act of Accession lists the six conventions and protocols concerned in the area of justice and home affairs.