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Terrorism: new functions for the Schengen information System SIS II. Initiative Spain

2002/0812(CNS)

ACT : Council Decision  2006/628/EC fixing the date of application of Article 1(4) and (5) of Regulation 871/2004/EC concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism.

CONTENT : Article 2(2) of Regulation 871/2004/EC specifies that the Regulation shall apply from a date to be fixed by the Council, as soon as the necessary preconditions have been fulfilled, and that the Council may decide to set different dates for the application of different provisions. The preconditions mentioned have been fulfilled in respect of Article 1(4) and (5) concerning the access of certain information contained in the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Council has decided that they shall apply from 1 November 2006.

This Decision shall apply to Switzerland as it constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis.

ENTRY INTO FORCE : 24/07/2006.