§ Lord Shore of Stepneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the names, designation, Treaty Article basis and duties of each of the competent authorities of the European Union referred to in the draft Title VI and Articles K 1–14 of the Treaty of Amsterdam. [HL1439]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe competent authorities referred to in Articles K 1–4 are those of the member states, not of the European Union. As such, they will vary according to the laws and procedures of member states. However, this term will clearly apply, for instance, to police and customs services and, in some member states, also to public prosecutors.