2927th JUSTICE and HOME AFFAIRS Council meeting - Brussels, 26 and 27 February 2009

Main results of the Council

The Council adopted conclusions on the second generation of the Schengen Information System «SIS II».

Ministers of interior discussed a new proposal for creating a European Asylum Support Office and the particular situation of illegal immigration in the Mediterranean region. They also exchanged information on the situation of Iraqi refugees.

Over lunch, ministers held an informal exchange of views on the situation in Guantanamo.

Ministers of Justice discussed on key aspects of a draft framework decision concerning prevention and settlement of conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings, and took note of progress in the implementation for the setting up of a European «e-Justice» portal. Finally they approved a negotiating mandate for a future agreement on mutual legal assistance with Japan.

In addition, the Council adopted without debate six legislative acts contained in the third legislative package on maritime safety, as well as a directive on guarantee levels for bank deposits.

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2927th JUSTICE and HOME AFFAIRS Council meeting - Brussels, 26 and 27 February 2009