Enhancing procedural rights and judicial co-operation in the EU: Proposed framework decision on new rules for cross-border cases where judgements are made in absentia. Consultation document

This paper invites views on a Draft EU Framework Decision on Trials in Absentia, tabled by the Slovenian Presidency of the EU and co-sponsored by the UK as well as France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden and Germany. Its aim is to improve co-operation and safeguard rights in cross-border cases where judgements have been made in the absence of the defendant. To achieve this it amends the mutual recognition instruments, i.e. those on the European Arrest Warrant, fines, confiscation orders and custodial sentences. A shorter timescale than usual was set for this consultation. Deadline for responses: 10 April 2008.

United Kingdom: Ministry of Justice: Publications: Consultations http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/consultations.htm

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