CHAPTER VU.K.FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 15U.K.Safeguard clause
This Directive shall apply without prejudice to specific national rules concerning the protection of victims and witnesses.
Article 16U.K.Report
1.No later than 6 August 2008, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive in the Member States and propose any amendments that are necessary. The Member States shall send the Commission any information relevant to the preparation of this report.
2.After presenting the report referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council at least every three years on the application of this Directive in the Member States.
Article 17U.K.Transposal
The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 6 August 2006. They shall immediately inform the Commission accordingly.
When the Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.
Article 18U.K.Entry into force
This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Article 19U.K.Addressees
This Directive is addressed to the Member States in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community.