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View from the European Parliament

Enforcement across borders is gaining momentum as a political issue in the European Parliament. Legislative activites show MEPs and civil servants have recognised the need for an improved framework for data exchange between member states and for a legal framework that enables enforcement action.


Mr Adamos Adamou : The Prüm Convention provides for the collection, storage, use and exchange of citizens' personal data (including the fingerprints and DNA of suspects) and allows local and foreign special services to be present and operate on the territory of the Member States. It also provid...

26 February 2008 [view answer] [European Parliament]

Facts & Figures

  • London's local authorities issue six million penalty charge notices a year
  • 86% of penalty charge notices issued in London are for illegal parking
  • 75% of penalties issued to UK-registered vehicles are paid within a fortnight
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