European Arrest Warrant (EAW)

Infographic illustraing the European Arrest Warrant.

In February 2014, with an overwhelming majority, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to submit legislative proposals aimed at improving the functioning of the European Arrest Warrant. In Parliament’s opinion, revision of the current legislation is needed to prevent miscarriages of justice, long waits in pre-trial detention and other breaches of suspects' human rights. The arguments supporting Parliament’s position are set out in detail in the European Added Value Assessment accompanying the resolution.

ESO: Background information: European Arrest Warrant http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-arrest-warrant-2/

ESO: Background information: Innocent until proven guilty: 'Yes', says European Parliament http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-innocent-until-proven-guilty-yes-says-european-parliament/

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