The growing use of digital technologies by criminals to carry out their illicit activities has created a pressing need for judicial and law enforcement authorities to develop effective and efficient methods for collecting electronic evidence. As part of the new EU Electronic Evidence legislative...

The growing use of digital technologies by criminals to carry out their illicit activities has created a pressing need for judicial and law enforcement authorities t to develop effective and efficient methods for collecting electronic evidence. As part of the new EU Electronic Evidence legislative...

The EuroMed Justice Network (EMJNet) is a network of contact points appointed by each national authority of the South Partner Countries and European Union Member States participating in the EuroMed Justice project. This leaflet summarises the main goals of the network and the type of assistance...

Trafficking for sexual exploitation is the most widespread form of trafficking in human beings (THB), disproportionately affecting women. Eurojust’s experience has shown that countries initiate investigations into trafficking for sexual exploitation or related offences as a starting point for...

The European Protection Order (EPO) is a unique instrument of mutual recognition designed to protect individuals when they move to another Member Sate. The EPO is issued and executed by judicial authorities to address protection needs of individuals who already benefit from national protection...

Established in October 2024, the National Authorities Against Impunity (IMPNA) project aims to contribute to criminal judicial accountability for core international crimes (CICs) by enhancing the cooperation between civil society organisations and national authorities investigating and prosecuting...

With the rise of the internet and e-commerce platforms, consumers have increasingly turned to online websites to purchase medication. However, the use of online websites can be problematic, as many existing online services are unregulated or operated by illicit actors who sell falsified or...

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. Increasingly, this digital dimension of...

More than two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war rages on with no clear end in sight. Serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law continue to be committed. The war has triggered an unprecedented reaction from the international judicial community, with...

The JITs Network and its Secretariat, with support from Eurojust and Europol, developed a wide range of tools to encourage the use of JITs, facilitate their setting up, and contribute to the sharing of experience and best practice. This leaflet has a complete overview of the tools and resources for...