THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
DESIRING further to facilitate cooperation between the European Union Member States and the United States of America,
DESIRING to combat crime in a more effective way as a means of protecting their respective democratic societies and common values,
HAVING DUE REGARD for rights of individuals and the rule of law,
MINDFUL of the guarantees under their respective legal systems which provide an accused person with the right to a fair trial, including the right to adjudication by an impartial tribunal established pursuant to law,
DESIRING to conclude an Agreement relating to mutual legal assistance in criminal matters,
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1 Object and purpose
The Contracting Parties undertake, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, to provide for enhancements to cooperation and mutual legal assistance.
Article 2 Definitions
1. 'Contracting Parties' shall mean the European Union and the United States
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