Combating illegal immigration: penal framework to prevent the offences. Framework Decision. Initiative France

On 28/07/2000, the French delegation sent an explanatory note to COREPER concerning its proposal for the adoption of a Framework Decision on the strengthening of the penal framework to prevent the facilitation of unauthorised entry and residence. Essentially, the proposed text aims to assist in combating illegal immigration, not merely by taking the measures required against illegally resident aliens, but particularly by effectively penalising the individuals and institutions who create and profit from the phenomenon. The objective of the text is to deepen and harmonise measures taken nationally or in the Schengen framework.�