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"Mr President, let me begin by thanking our rapporteur for this excellent report, to which I wish to lend my full support. We should, in fact, have undertaken a minimal harmonisation of procedural rights as a parallel move accompanying the creation of the European arrest warrant.
By adopting this report, we are affirming that the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice entails not only the adoption of measures to combat crime but also the establishment of rights. In spite of a significant convergence of procedures in Europe, differences still persist. It is therefore imperative to establish common rules which guarantee the assistance of a lawyer and the right to interpretation services as well as protection, particularly of the most vulnerable.
The main key to the establishment of a genuine European area of security and justice lies in the protection and promotion of the fundamental rights of European citizens. We are demonstrating our will to uphold this political vision of an area of freedom, security and justice by strengthening the Commission’s proposal, which establishes these minimal guarantees of individual rights in criminal proceedings. We also want to guarantee the right to the assistance of a lawyer within 24 hours and full briefing of suspects, who should be informed of the charges against them and of the rights available to them in a notification written in a language they understand. Lastly, we must certify the competence of the interpretation services, which is why we are proposing their enrolment in a national register of interpreters.
While special attention must be devoted to terrorist crimes – barbaric crimes – the war on terrorism nevertheless remains inextricably linked to the protection of fundamental rights in our democracies. Although it may be necessary to create special provisions for suspects in connection with investigations into terrorist acts, the rights of each individual must still be respected. The establishment of a genuine European area of justice is a priority. Improved judicial cooperation and mutual recognition depend on the harmonisation of rights and procedures."@en1
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