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Arms trafficking group uncovered in Albania and Kosovo
Authorities from Albania and Kosovo, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have disrupted an arms trafficking gang operating in both countries. The suspects were responsible for the supply, transport and sale of weapons and explosive materials, setting up an intricate import and export route towards the European Union. During a joint operation on 10 and 11 December, 14 suspects were arrested in Albania and Kosovo.
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On 23-24 October, the 20th Annual Meeting of the National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams took place at Eurojust. This year’s event focused on the admissibility of evidence and e-evidence, a crucial aspect of modern criminal investigations. It was organised by the JITs Network Secretariat, in...
12 December 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The calculation of damages in criminal intellectual property (IP) cases presents a complex and multilayered challenge across various jurisdictions. One of the most important objectives is to ensure that rights holders, who have a status of victims or injured parties in the criminal case, receive...
04 December 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
Unlawful attacks against civilians and civilian objects under international humanitarian law Overview of key IHL principles of distinction, precaution and proportionality Recent conviction obtained in Germany for the use of prohibited methods of warfare UN IIIM work on unlawful attacks against...
03 December 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
The College of Eurojust adopted the Single Programming Document 2024-2026 on 7 November 2023 (College Decision 2023-12). The first amended Single Programming Document 2024-2026 and budget 2024 was adopted by the College of Eurojust on 22 October 2024 (College Decision 2024-06). This first amended...
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Calculation of damages in criminal IP cases
The calculation of damages in criminal intellectual property (IP) cases presents a complex and multilayered challenge across various jurisdictions. One of the most important objectives is to ensure that rights holders, who have a status of victims or injured parties in the criminal case, receive...
SIRIUS EU Electronic Evidence Situation Report 2024
The 2024 edition of the SIRIUS European Union Electronic Evidence Situation Report, published jointly by Eurojust, Europol and the European Judicial Network, reflects on the evolving legislative framework and the growing reliance on electronic data in criminal investigations. It also highlights the persistent barriers to effective cooperation in accessing electronic data across borders for investigation and prosecution of crimes.
Eurojust’s resources to fight migrant smuggling in the digital domain
Tackling migrant smuggling in the digital space presents significant challenges for judicial authorities across Europe. Organised criminal groups use digital tools, online platforms, social media and encrypted telephones to offer their illegal services.
Surrogacy and human trafficking
Cross-border surrogacy arrangements, where a woman agrees to bear a child and to hand it over, on birth, to another party, can lead to human trafficking and the sale of children.
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The effect of Court of Justice of the European Union case-law on national data retention regimes and judicial cooperation in the EU
Data retention regimes in many Member States have been changed over the past several years or are currently being reviewed in an attempt to bring them in line with the requirements of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
First report on the use of encrypted communications in criminal investigations
Developed by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security, the report stresses the balance that needs to be struck between securing private communications and fundamental rights, while enabling investigations and prosecutions to combat organised crime and terrorism.
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