HL Deb 13 December 2001 vol 629 cc1482-3

48 Clause 110, page 66, line 10, leave out subsections (2) and (3) and insert— (1A) For the purposes of subsection (1), the following are third pillar measures"

  1. (a) the 1995 Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union on Simplified Extradition Procedure between the Member States of the European Union,
  2. (b) the 1996 Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union relating to Extradition between the Member States of the European Union, and
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  3. (c) any framework decision adopted under Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence, on joint investigation teams, or on combatting terrorism."

The Commons agreed to this amendment with the following amendments: 48A Line 9, leave out "and 48B Line 13, at end insert— (d) the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union, and the Protocol to that Convention, established in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union, and (e) the provisions of the Schengen acquis which are referred to in Council Decision 2000/365/EC, so far as they relate to Title VI of the Treaty on European Union. 48BB Lord Rooker rose to move, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 48A and so much of Amendment 48B as falls within paragraph (d) and do disagree with so much of Amendment No. 48B as falls within paragraph (e). The noble Lord said: My Lords, as an English translation of that, Amendment No. 48BB is in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Dixon-Smith and Lord McNally. Bearing in mind the circumstances, nothing else need be said, as we have obviously reached an agreement on the issue.

Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 48A and so much of Amendment No. 48B as falls within paragraph (d) and do disagree with so much of Amendment No. 48B as falls within paragraph (e).—(Lord Rooker.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.