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Security in connection with football events with an international dimension
Security in connection with football events with an international dimension
Security in connection with football events with an international dimension
Security in connection with football events with an international dimension
SUMMARY OF:
Decision 2002/348/JHA — security at international football events
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DECISION?
KEY POINTS
EU countries must set up a national football information point to support the policing of international top-level football events between teams from different countries. These have the task of:
Information is shared before, during and after a football event as follows:
The handbook details arrangements for:
FROM WHEN DOES THE DECISION APPLY?
It has applied since 9 May 2002.
BACKGROUND
For more information, see:
MAIN DOCUMENT
Council Decision 2002/348/JHA of 25 April 2002 concerning security in connection with football matches with an international dimension (OJ L 121, 8.5.2002, pp. 1–3)
Subsequent amendments to Decision 2002/348/JHA have been incorporated into the basic text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Council Resolution of 17 November 2003 on the use by Member States of bans on access to venues of football matches with an international dimension (OJ C 281, 22.11.2003, pp. 1–2)
Council Resolution concerning an updated handbook with recommendations for international police cooperation and measures to prevent and control violence and disturbances in connection with football matches with an international dimension, in which at least one Member State is involved (‘EU Football Handbook’) (OJ C 444, 29.11.2016, pp. 1–36)
Commission Decision of 14 October 2014 adopting the Arrangement for Cooperation between the European Commission and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) (C(2014) 7378 final of 14.10.2014)
last update 14.09.2017