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24.1.2009 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 19/20 |
Action brought on 28 November 2008 — Commission of the European Communities v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(Case C-527/08)
(2009/C 19/37)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Applicant: Commission of the European Communities (represented by: K. Simonsson, A.A. Gilly, Agents)
Defendant: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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declare that, by failing to adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Directive 2005/65/EC (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on enhancing port security, or in any event by failing to communicate them to the Commission the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has failed to fulfil its obligations under the Directive; |
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order United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to pay the costs. |
Pleas in law and main arguments
The period within which the directive had to be transposed expired on 15 July 2007.
(1) OJ L 310, p. 28.