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"Mr President, I will be no exception in congratulating our rapporteurs, and indeed our Commissioner, very warmly. As a lawyer myself, I see much in this package to admire, and much that is not only necessary but very urgent.
That is why we need to move on to what comes next. While we congratulate ourselves and recognise the progress that has been made and celebrate the fact that we have got this far, the 2001 package promised much but raised – and dashed – the hopes of those of us who wanted to see a more coherent system. It is crucial that we learn the lessons of that to make sure that they are not repeated.
I am happy to report that the Scottish Government is a very willing partner in this process. The Scottish Government this week launched a Victims and Witness Bill to the Scottish Parliament which will exceed the terms of this directive by a significant margin. We are keen on this legislation. We will work with you.
Scots law already is very distinctive within our European tradition. But what about the other Member States? We have a three-year limit for transposition. Will the Commissioner tonight undertake to open immediate infraction proceedings if a Member State drags its feet, for whatever reason? We need a civil body on the side of victims.
To finish with one sentence: we need to see a proper budget for it. Commissioner, we will work with you on this dossier going forward to deliver for our citizens. Passing laws is easy; enforcing them is what will change their lives."@en1
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