COUNCIL ACT of 19 June 1997 drawing up, on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 41 (3) of the Europol Convention, the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of Europol, the members of its organs, the Deputy Directors and employees of Europol (97/C 221/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article K.3,

Having regard to the Convention based on Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention) (1), and in particular Article 41 (3) thereof,

Considering that Europol, the members of its organs, the Deputy Directors and employees of Europol shall enjoy the privileges and immunities necessary for the performance of their tasks in accordance with a Protocol setting out rules to be applied in all Member States,

HAS DECIDED on the drawing up of the Protocol, the text of which is attached hereto, which has been signed today by the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union,

RECOMMENDS that it be adopted by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.

Done at Luxembourg, 19 June 1997.

For the Council

The President

M. DE BOER

(1) OJ No C 316, 27. 11. 1995, p. 1.