| EP | vote on 20 Nov. 1997 |
|---|---|
| Entry into force | 29 Dec. 1998 (Art. 7) |
| Implementation | by 29 Dec. 1999 (Art. 6); review due by end 1999 (see Council Declaration) |
| Status | still in force; would be repealed by Framework Decision proposed Jan. 2005 (see SEMDOC Legislative Observatory): Joint Action |