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PUBLICATION DATE:29 February 2024
Just three weeks following the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022, Eurojust supported the establishment of a JIT on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine. On 29 February 2024, the JIT agreement was prolonged for two more years. In-between, Eurojust and its partners set up a...
PUBLICATION DATE:16 February 2024
This document provides an overview of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) regarding the ne bis in idem principle in criminal matters under Article 50 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (‘Charter’) and Articles 54 to 58 of the Convention...
PUBLICATION DATE:13 February 2024
This factsheet, developed by the JITs Network Secretariat and the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, presents the ways in which the International Criminal Court may be involved in joint investigation teams, the benefits of their involvement, and the support that Eurojust...
PUBLICATION DATE:12 January 2024
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a European Union (EU) law that brings updated and harmonised rules for providers of digital services. As regards access to electronic evidence, especially in a cross-border context, the DSA importantly harmonises rules on disclosure orders addressed by authorities...
PUBLICATION DATE:22 December 2023
This document analyses the process of requesting Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in criminal matters from Swiss authorities, particularly focusing on the gathering of electronic evidence. It provides information on the basis for cooperation, scope of assistance, requirements for MLA requests, grounds...
PUBLICATION DATE:21 December 2023
Who can apply: JITs leader(s) / JITs member(s) / Delegated persons with relevant professional competency from a WB partner On behalf of the JIT Providing a signed JIT Agreement What is covered Costs of cross-border operations Organisation of coordination meetings and centres (travel, meals...
PUBLICATION DATE:19 December 2023
In recent years, judicial cooperation in criminal matters between EU and Latin American countries has intensified. This has given rise to the first four joint investigation teams (JITs) involving Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador being established with the support of Eurojust. The 19th Annual Meeting of...
PUBLICATION DATE:13 December 2023
The Assessment report of the JITs Network and its activities reflects on various areas relevant to the functioning of the JITs Network, such as the functioning of a JIT National Expert within their Member State; relations and cooperation with Eurojust; and JITs Network meetings. The report aims at...
PUBLICATION DATE:16 October 2023
This document, which is updated biannually, provides an overview of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) with regard to the application of Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) and the surrender procedures between Member...