Event

Essentials for Criminal Defence Counsel before the CJEU

Objective

This hybrid seminar will provide lawyers with an update on the workings of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) and its case law in European criminal justice. Advice on making valid applications to it will be given, enabling the participants to apply their knowledge of substantive EU law before the CJEU. 
The second day of the seminar will consist of a visit to the CJEU, including a presentation of the Court, a guided tour as well as the briefing on and attendance at a hearing (this part of the programme will only be available to the participants attending in person in Trier). 

Key topics

• The CJEU’s approach to criminal justice
• Practical advice on making references for preliminary rulings
• Case law on the EAW, EIO, EU procedural rights in criminal matters, Framework Decisions 829, 909 and 947 on supervision measures, the transfer of prisoners and probation measures, data protection and criminal justice cooperation

Who should attend?

Lawyers in private practice, civil servants and other practitioners active in the field of Criminal Law.

Online participation option

The event will be streamed live online. It will be possible to follow the conference online to ask questions and take part in the discussion with the participants in Trier.

Details on the program, fee and registration can be found on the seminar website.