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That this House takes note of European Union Document no. 6980/02, draft Framework Decision on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence; shares the Government's view that the general thrust of the measure will improve the speed and effectiveness with which assets and evidence can be secured in cases of serious crime; acknowledges the amendments which have been included, largely at the Government's instigation, to ensure that personal rights and freedoms are protected as far as is possible; and supports the Government's position on this measure—[Dan Norris.]
§ Question agreed to.