Further information: European Commissioner for Justice, Freedom & Security
Over the years, the EU has developed a wide competence in the area of justice and home affairs. To this end, agencies have been established that co-ordinate associated actions: Europol for co-operation of police forces,[97] Eurojust for co-operation between prosecutors,[98] and Frontex for co-operation between border control authorities.[99] The EU also operates the Schengen Information System[100] which provides a common database for police and immigration authorities.
Furthermore, the Union has legislated in areas such as extradition,[101] family law,[102] asylum law,[103] and criminal justice.[104] Prohibitions against sexual and nationality discrimination have a long standing in the treaties.[105] In more recent years, these have been supplemented by powers to legislate against discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation.[106] By virtue of these powers, the EU has enacted legislation on sexual discrimination in the work-place, age discrimination, and racial discrimination.
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