In July 2023 EU legislators adopted a comprehensive legal framework for handling electronic evidence in criminal proceedings, commonly referred to as the EU Electronic Evidence legislative package. This report delves into the main components of the new legislation, analysing the Regulation on European Production Orders and European Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings and for the execution of custodial sentences following criminal proceedings as well as the Directive laying down harmonised rules on the designation of designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering evidence in criminal proceedings.
E-evidence package
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17 December 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
In the current digital environment, electronic evidence is crucial in most criminal investigations. However, such evidence is often held by service providers located outside the jurisdiction of the investigating authorities. Accessing electronic evidence available on private infrastructure and...
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