Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Justice |
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Publisher | EU |
Publication Date | 2013 |
Content Type | Key Source, Overview |
The European Arrest Warrant (EAW), applied throughout the EU, replaced lengthy extradition procedures within the EU's territorial jurisdiction. It improves and simplifies judicial procedures designed to surrender people for the purpose of conducting a criminal prosecution or executing a custodial sentence or spell in detention. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://ec.europa.eu/justice/criminal/recognition-decision/european-arrest-warrant/index_en.htm |
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Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
Countries / Regions | Europe |