HC Deb 24 May 2002 vol 386 cc713-4W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the status of Eurojust officials with respect to immunities. [57906]

Mr. Bob Ainsworth

The status of national members of Eurojust is a matter for individual Member States and the United Kingdom member has diplomatic immunity. Under Article 30 of the Council Decision of 28 February 2002 establishing Eurojust, Eurojust staff have the same status as officials and other servants of the European Communities. This confers immunity from legal proceedings in respect of acts performed by them in their official capacity.