English version updated in December 2021. Other language versions will be available as soon as possible. The objective of this Practical Guide is to provide information, guidance and advice to practitioners on the setting up and operation of joint investigation teams (JITs). It was developed by the...

These editable Word templates were created based on the consolidated text of the model agreement on the establishment of a Joint Investigation Team, following the approval of the Council Resolution of 22 December 2021 on a revised Appendix I (OJ C 44, 28.

Consolidated text of the model agreement on the establishment of a Joint Investigation Team, following the approval of the Council Resolution of 22 December 2021 on a revised Appendix I (OJ C 44, 28.1.2022, p. 1.) 2022/C 44/02

The nature of Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) cases present inherent difficulties for investigations and prosecutions. Most of these obstacles were identified in the mid-term report on the implementation of the Eurojust Action Plan against THB and are confirmed by this report. Indeed, THB...

In this issue, you will find information on the key concepts concerning conflicts of jurisdiction and ne bis in idem, and the role of the European Union, and specifically Eurojust, in resolving the obstacles encountered. Interviews with prosecutors experienced in international judicial cooperation...

This Report was drafted in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of Council Decision 2008/976/JHA of 16 December 2008 (“the EJN Decision”), which require the European Judicial Network to assess its activities and management every second year. It is the fourth report since the entry into force...

This legal analysis provides an overview of relevant French jurisprudence on illegal immigrant smuggling. The analysis highlights the main modus operandi used by criminals, the relevant applicable legislation and the main challenges related to its application. This product is based on the...

To prevent and support the settling of conflicts of jurisdiction that could result in an infringement of the principle of ne bis in idem, and to ensure that the most effective practices with regard to criminal proceedings are in place in the European Union (EU), in 2003 Eurojust published the...

Eurojust presents its first Programming Document for the period 2017 to 2019 to the budgetary authorities. For the first time the Institutions and Agencies of the EU use this new format and Eurojust welcomes the opportunity to present all relevant aspects to its resource needs for the coming years...

In this issue of the Cybercrime Judicial Monitor (CJM), three main sections are elaborated. In the first section on legislation an overview is given on the legislative developments which took place in 2016 in the area of cybercrime, cyber-related matters and electronic evidence. The judicial...