73Lastly, contrary to the assertions made by the Council during the hearing, Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice and Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, which are annexed to the EU Treaty and the FEU Treaty, are not capable of having any effect whatsoever on the question of the correct legal basis for the adoption of the contested decision.
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