# Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen, Article 12: Experts

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The experts participating in evaluations shall have appropriate qualifications, including a solid theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the areas covered by the evaluation mechanism, along with sound knowledge of evaluation principles, procedures and techniques, and shall be able to communicate effectively in a common language. To that end, the Member States and the Commission, in cooperation with relevant Union bodies, offices or agencies, shall ensure that experts receive appropriate training, including on respect for fundamental rights.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2013/1053/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-1053/article-12
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