Freedom, Security and Justice in the European Union: Implementation of the Hague Programme 2004
Author(s): Jaap W. de Zwaan (Editor), Flora A. N. J. Goudappel
Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press
Publication Date: 20 July 2006
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Print length: 308 pages
ISBN-10: 9067042250
ISBN-13: 9789067042253
Book Description
The European integration process has provided for the internal market, an area without internal frontiers, allowing for free movement of goods, persons, services and capital within the European Union. Complementary, the Union needs mechanisms to combat the negative consequences of the open borders policy and to protect its external borders. Therefore, it was decided that justice and home affairs cooperation should also be developed at European level. The Hague Programme is the working programme of the European Union concerning justice and home affairs cooperation in the period 2005-2010. In the present book the contents of the Hague Programme of 2004 are explained. Under the headings ‘Freedom’, ‘Security’ and ‘Justice’ developments so far and future perspectives are discussed regarding subject matter such as border control, visa policy, immigration law, police cooperation and criminal law cooperation. All these policy areas are to be considered recent policy domains of the European Union.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘The major strength of this edited collection is that it contains a wealth of information on past and present developments of the AFSJ. It covers key areas such as visas, immigration and judicial and police co-operation in criminal matters, as well as up-to-date information on the Hague Programme. In addition, the collection touches on issues which have not been covered extensively by others. … this collection serves as a good starting point for those interested in gaining an insight into the past, present and future development of the AFSJ and the Hague Programme. The contributions made by experts, including Fijnaut, Guild and Peers, also add great value. In conclusion, this work definitely contributes to the advancement of knowledge in this area.’ International Journal of Refugee Law
Book Description
The European integration process has provided for the internal market, an area without internal frontiers, allowing for free movement of goods, persons, services and capital within the European Union. Complementary, the Union needs mechanisms to combat the negative consequences of the open borders policy and to protect its external borders.
About the Author
Jaap W. de Zwaan is Director of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ in The Hague, and Professor of the Law of the European Union at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Flora Goudappel is Assistant Professor of the Law of the European Union at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
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