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"en.20120522.15.2-254-000"2
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"Criminal law is different from other legal domains in that it restricts the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the accused and/or convicted person. Although these restrictions are legal and legitimate, in each case, the issue of proportionality must be considered very sensitively. In legislative proposals governing criminal law, the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality are essential. However, we need to establish minimum standards of protection, and at the highest possible level. Citizens of the EU must be assured that their safety is taken seriously. Harmonisation of criminal law will assist Member States in the fight against crime, and should contribute to the development of a common legal culture and have a positive impact on mutual trust. When creating new legal instruments, however, we must fully respect the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the International Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, as well as other international legal instruments governing human rights to which each of the Member States are bound. On the other hand, however, excessive use of legislation leads to a decline in the efficiency of criminal law. The fragmented approach to EU criminal law followed so far cannot be considered to be correct. I consider it our duty to ensure a high-quality and consistent approach, thereby maximising common efforts to combat serious and cross-border crime in particular, as well as crime which threatens the achievement of the objectives of European Union policies."@en1
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