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86th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Advancements in Various Crime Areas 
16 December 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
At its 86th Plenary meeting, the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) took important decisions on the advancement of cooperation and prevention in criminal matters. These include approval of the draft Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law, and approval of the draft Third Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters. Read more
Council of Europe European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)
New Misuse of Power Factsheet 
16 December 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 14 November 2024, the Council of Europe published a new factsheet summarising the ECtHR’s case law on Article 18 ECHR, which limits the use of restriction on human rights guaranteed in the Convention. Article 18 ECHR ensuring that restrictions on rights and freedoms … Read more
Council of Europe European Court of Human Rights Human Rights Issues
MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Jersey 
22 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 4 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its 5th round mutual evaluation report on the UK Crown Dependency of Jersey (published on 24 July 2024), MONEYVAL attested a good level of compliance with the international AML/CFT standards. MONEYVAL commended that Jersey has significantly strengthened its regulatory AML/CFT framework since the last … Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Monaco 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its 5th round evaluation report on Monaco, published on 24 July 2024, GRECO sees room for improvements with regard to transparency and integrity of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs) and the police. This includes that some transparency and integrity rules should be … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Georgia 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 9 July 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Georgia, in which the country is urged to take determined measures to prevent corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs) and law enforcement officials.GRECO stated that Georgia has … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Andorra 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 3 July 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Andorra. GRECO acknowledged progress in enhancing transparency, but called for enhanced efforts especially for the prevention of corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs). GRECO noted, among other things, … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO Celebrates 25th Anniversary 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 20 June 2024, GRECO officially celebrated its 25th anniversary during its plenary meeting in Strasbourg. Speakers highlighted that GRECO has been an important driving force in countering corruption in its member states since its establishment in 1999. Today, GRECO includes the 46 Council of … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Spotlight CEPEJ: 2024 Report on European Judicial Systems 
14 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 16 October 2024, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) published the tenth biennial evaluation report on European judicial systems. It provides tools for a better understanding of the functioning of justice in the CoE member states and some observers states, in order to improve efficiency and quality of justice in the interest of close to 700 million Europeans. Read more
Council of Europe European Commission for the efficiency of justice (CEPEJ)
CCPE: Opinion on Strengthening Independence of Prosecution Services 
12 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 29 October 2024, the Council of Europe’s Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) published an Opinion on managing prosecution services to ensure their independence and impartiality. The Opinion also aims at reinforcing the efficiency of the work of prosecution services. Read more
Council of Europe Rule of Law Consultative Council of European Public Prosecutors (CCPE)
Council of Europe Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence in Prisons and Probation 
11 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 9 October 2024, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers issued a new Recommendation regarding the ethical and organisational aspects of the use of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies by prison and probation services. It stresses, for instance, that prison and probation services use AI and related digital technologies legitimately and proportionately and only if they contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders. Read more
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights Issues
ECJ: Criminally Prosecuted Minors Must Have Lawyer’s Assistance during First Police Questioning 
18 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its judgment of 5 September 2024, the ECJ ruled that several provisions of the Polish Code of Criminal Procedure and legal practices are incompatible with the rights of minors charged with a criminal offence. The Court particularly blamed the Polish police for not having guaranteed the assistance by a lawyer during the first questioning of the minor and for not having him adequately informed of his rights. Read more
Council of Europe Procedural Safeguards
GRECO Concerned About Corruption Situation in Slovakia 
15 October 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
After a high-level visit to Slovakia on 26 September 2024, GRECO voiced concerns over the lack of process in the country’s fight against corruption. GRECO stated that Slovakia has largely not complied with GRECO’s recommendations from the 5th evaluation round addressing the prevention of corruption … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Spotlight Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence 
26 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 5 September 2024, the first-ever, international, legally-binding instrument on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was opened for signature by the Council of Europe (CoE). The CoE’s “Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence” provides a common baseline to ensure that activities within the lifecycle of AI systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Read more
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Italy 
26 September 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 28 August 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Italy. The report addressed the effectiveness of the framework in place in Italy as regards the prevention of corruption among persons with top executive functions (PTEFs), and corruption prevention in law enforcement … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Armenia 
18 September 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 18 April 2024, GRECO published its 5th round evaluation report on Armenia.The country has been a member of GRECO since 2004. It has been subject to four evaluation rounds with 75% of GRECO recommendations implemented in the joint first and second evaluation … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on the Republic of Moldova 
17 September 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 4 March 2024, GRECO presented its 5th round evaluation report on the Republic of Moldova. The country has been a member of GRECO since 2001 and undergone four evaluation rounds.93% of recommendations were implemented in the first evaluation round, 67% in the … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption