52007AP0096

P6_TA(2007)0096

Security at football matches *

European Parliament legislative resolution of 29 March 2007 on the initiative by the Republic of Austria with a view to the adoption of a Council decision amending Decision 2002/348/JHA concerning security in connection with football matches with an international dimension (10543/2006 — C6-0240/2006 — 2006/0806(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the initiative by the Republic of Austria (10543/2006) [1],

- having regard to Article 34(2)(c) of the EU Treaty,

- having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0240/2006),

- having regard to Rules 93 and 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0052/2007),

1. Approves the initiative by the Republic of Austria as amended;

2. Calls on the Council to amend the text accordingly;

3. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

4. Calls on the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the initiative by the Republic of Austria;

5. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the Government of the Republic of Austria.

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |

Amendment 1

ARTICLE 1, POINT 1, POINT (A)Article 2, paragraph 2 (Decision 2002/348/JHA)

2. National football information points shall, in accordance with the domestic and international rules applicable, have access to information involving personal data on high-risk supporters. | 2. National football information points shall, in accordance with the domestic and international laws applicable, have access to information involving personal data on high-risk supporters. Such data shall be handled exclusively in connection with football matches and may not be used for any other activities. |

Amendment 2

ARTICLE 1, POINT 1A (new)Article 3, paragraph 3 (Decision 2002/348/JHA)

| (1a)Article 3(3) shall be replaced by the following:3. Personal data shall be exchanged in accordance with the domestic and international laws applicable, taking account of the principles of Convention No 108 of the Council of Europe of 28 January 1981 for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data and — as appropriate — Recommendation No R (87)15 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe of 17 September 1987 regulating the use of personal data in the police sector. Such exchanges shall be with a view to preparing and taking the appropriate measures to maintain law and order when a football event takes place. Such exchanges may in particular involve details of individuals actually or potentially posing a threat to law and order and security. |

[1] OJ C 164, 15.7.2006, p. 30.

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