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Document 11992MK02

Treaty on European Union - Title VI: Provisions on cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs - Article K.2

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11992MK02

Treaty on European Union - Title VI: Provisions on cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs - Article K.2

Official Journal C 191 , 29/07/1992 P. 0061


Article K.2

1. The matters referred to in Article K.1 shall be dealt with in compliance with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 4 November 1950 and the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951 and having regard to the protection afforded by Member States to persons persecuted on political grounds.

2. This Title shall not affect the exercise of the responsibilities incumbent upon Member States with regard to the maintenance of law and order and the safeguarding of internal security.

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