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Migrant smugglers sentenced in the United Kingdom following international investigation
Five people have been convicted in the United Kingdom (UK) for running a smuggling network transporting Vietnamese migrants into the country and laundering over EUR 1.8 million in cash. The convictions follow an international investigation involving UK, Belgian and French authorities, coordinated by Eurojust and Europol.
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18 September 2026|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This report presents the key findings and takeaways of the landmark judgment rendered by the European Court of Human Rights in the inter-State case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia. This judgment addresses Russia's responsibility for a wide range of human rights violations arising from the...
17 September 2026|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The third plenary meeting of the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) took place on 16–17 April 2026 under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, at Eurojust premises in the Hague. Building on connections established at previous meetings, the...
31 August 2026|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The factsheet accompanies the SIRIUS Electronic Evidence Situation Report 2025. It provides key insights from service providers on requests for electronic evidence submitted by competent authorities. It presents the key findings, EU request volumes and success rates, as well as recommendations for...
31 August 2026|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The factsheet accompanies the SIRIUS Electronic Evidence Situation Report 2025. It provides key insights from non-EU judicial authorities on accessing electronic evidence from service providers located in foreign jurisdictions. It presents the main findings, modalities for obtaining electronic...
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Featured Projects
EuroMed Justice Project
Developing sustainable mechanisms for cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters with South Partner Countries.
Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project
Strengthening cooperation within the Western Balkans and between the region and the European Union in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.
National Authorities Against Impunity
Enhancing cooperation between civil society organisations and national authorities investigating and prosecuting core international crimes in the EU and beyond.
SIRIUS
A central reference point in the EU for knowledge sharing on cross-border access to electronic evidence, co-implemented by Eurojust and Europol.
EMPACT
European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats: a security initiative to identify, prioritise and address threats posed by organised and serious international crime.
Intellectual Property Crime Project
Enhancing judicial action against counterfeiting, piracy and other IP infringements, and helping the EUIPO enforce IP rights.
Featured Publications
SIRIUS guidelines for completing the European Preservation Order Certificate (EPOC-PR)
The SIRIUS guidelines for completing the European Preservation Order Certificate provide practical, step-by-step guidance for completing the certificate, as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 (the e-Evidence Regulation). The guidelines do not modify the content of the certificate...
SIRIUS guidelines for completing the European Production Order Certificate (EPOC)
The SIRIUS guidelines for completing the European Production Order Certificate provide practical, step-by-step guidance for completing the certificate, as set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 (the e-Evidence Regulation). The guidelines do not modify the content of the certificate, which...
Key Developments in Judicial Cooperation 2025
Eurojust has a well-developed practical set of tools to support cross-border investigations. Coordination meetings, coordination centres and support for JITs are offered to practitioners. Eurojust has also gained and continues to build significant expertise in the use of European and international...
Cybercrime Judicial Monitor – Issue 11
This is the eleventh issue of the Cybercrime Judicial Monitor (CJM), jointly produced by Eurojust and the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN). Published annually, the CJM is distributed to judicial and law enforcement authorities active in the field of preventing and combating cyber...
Note on Directive (EU) 2024/1203 on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law
The new Environmental Crime Directive entered into force on 20 May 2024 and will be transposed by EU Member States into national law by 21 May 2026. The Directive introduces a significantly strengthened legal framework for preventing, detecting, investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating...
Eurojust meeting on the EU e-evidence package
To call attention to the upcoming entry into application of the EU e-evidence package in 2026, Eurojust organised a meeting on the roles and responsibilities of Member States, service providers and Eurojust in relation to this new legislation. The groundbreaking EU e-evidence package will make it...
Battlefield Evidence: Key insights for judicial practitioners
Accountability for terrorist offences and core international crimes (CIC) is a priority for the European Union. Investigating and prosecuting these acts is complex and challenging, not least because evidence may be located in or obtained from an armed conflict: in other words, from the battlefield...
Eurojust Report on Regulation 2018/1805 on the Mutual Recognition of Freezing and Confiscation Orders
Regulation (EU) 2018/1805 on the mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders is a key judicial cooperation instrument aimed at strengthening asset recovery in cross-border cases across the European Union. This is the first Eurojust casework report on the practical implementation of this...
Case-law by the Court of Justice of the European Union on the European Investigation Order
The first comprehensive overview of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) relating to the European Investigation Order (EIO) brings together all relevant judgments delivered by the CJEU to date, offering a structured and accessible reference tool for legal practitioners...
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