| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | PRES/399/16 (30.06.16) |
| Publication Date | 30/06/2016 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 30 June 2016, the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) confirmed, on behalf of the European Council, the agreement with the European Parliament on the directive on the right to legal aid for citizens suspected or accused of a criminal offence and for those subject to a European arrest warrant. The proposed directive laid down minimum rules concerning the right to legal aid for suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings who are deprived of liberty, and in certain other situations. It also ensured that legal aid is made available in European arrest warrant proceedings, upon the arrest of the requested person in the executing State. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/06/30-legal-aid/ |
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| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
