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Eurojust: EIO Casework Report

19 January 2021

Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

On 10 November 2020, Eurojust published the first report on its casework in the field of European Investigation Order (EIO). The report informs practitioners and policymakers of the main difficulties encountered in the practical application of the EIO, showcases solutions and best practice, and illustrates … Read more

EU European Investigation Order

16th JITs Annual Network Meeting

19 January 2021

Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

On 10 November 2020, the National Experts for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) met online to discuss digital tools for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs). Against the background of the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the need to move towards a digital era for JITs was the main … Read more

EU Eurojust Law Enforcement Cooperation

Awareness Campaign on Save E-Commerce

19 January 2021

Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

At the beginning of November 2020, Europol published a new awareness campaign to support e-merchants on protecting their e-businesses from fraud occurring on their platforms. The campaign aims to empower them to take steps to protect their business and customers against threats, such as fraud, … Read more

EU Europol Cybercrime

Council: Summary on Impact of COVID-19 on Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters

19 January 2021

Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

At the end of October 2020, the General Secretariat of the Council published an executive summary, compiling the information received from Eurojust and the European Judicial Network (EJN) on judicial cooperation in criminal matters as regards the impact of measures taken by governments of … Read more

EU Corona Judicial Cooperation

MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Georgia

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 2 November 2020, Moneyval presented its fifth round evaluation report on Georgia. However, there are deficiencies in the identification, in-depth analysis, and understanding of some specific threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, e.g.: The use of cash in the economy; The real estate sector;Trade-based ML/TF … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Slovakia

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 29 October 2020, MONEYVAL published its fifth round evaluation report on the effectiveness of the Slovak anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regime and on its level of compliance with FATF Recommendations. MONEYVAL points out that Slovak authorities have a … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

MONEYVAL: Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Trends during the COVID-19 Crisis

14 January 2021 (updated 4 years, 5 months ago)

Dr. András Csúri in Issue 3/2020

On 2 September 2020, MONEYVAL published a report outlining general assumptions and preliminary conclusions on threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices identified during the ongoing corona pandemic. The report is based on information received from its members. It aims to assist policymakers, practitioners, and the private … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

MONEYVAL: Follow-Up Report on the Isle of Man

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 23 October 2020, MONEYVAL published its third enhanced follow-up report on the efforts of the Isle of Man to improve its AML/CFT measures based on the fifth round evaluation report adopted in December 2016 (à eucrim 1/2017, 23). MONEYVAL noted the Isle of … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

MONEYVAL: Follow-Up Report on the Czech Republic

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 26 August 2020, MONEYVAL published its first enhanced follow-up report on the efforts of the Czech Republic to improve its AML/CFT measures based on the fifth round evluation report adopted in December 2018 (à eucrim 1/2019, 45.). MONEYVAL noted progress and assigned higher … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

MONEYVAL: Follow-Up Report on Ukraine

14 January 2021

Thomas Wahl

On 28 August 2020, MONEYVAL published its second enhanced follow-up report on the efforts of Ukraine to improve its AML/CFT measures based on the fifth round evaluation report adopted in December 2017 (à eucrim 1/2018, 40-41). MONEYVAL upgraded the Ukraine to “largely compliant” regarding … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

MONEYVAL: Follow-Up Report on Lithuania

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 24 August 2020, MONEYVAL published its first enhanced follow-up report on the efforts of Lithuania to improve its AML/CFT measures based on the fifth round evaluation report adopted in December 2018 (à eucrim 1/2019, 45). Such follow-up reports analyse progress in addressing the … Read more

Council of Europe Money Laundering

GRECO: Fourth Round Evaluation Report on San Marino

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 29 September 2020, GRECO published its fourth round evaluation report on San Marino. This evaluation round was launched in 2012 in order to assess how states address the prevention of corruption with respect to Members of Parliament (MPs), judges, and prosecutors (for recent reports … Read more

European Court of Human Rights

ECtHR: Launch of HUDOC Case-Law Database in Ukraine

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 5 November 2020, the Court launched the Ukrainian interface of its case law database HUDOC, which was developed in cooperation with Ukrainian authorities. At the virtual launch of the database, Ms Ganna Yudkivska, judge elected in respect of Ukraine, emphasised that there … Read more

European Court of Human Rights

ECtHR: Launch of New Factsheets

14 January 2021

Dr. András Csúri

On 18 September 2020, the European Court of Human Rights launched a series of four new factsheets providing an overview of its case law on the following topics:Independence of the justice system;Restrictions on the right to liberty and security for reasons other … Read more

European Court of Human Rights

CEPS/QMUL Report Helps Navigate the E-Evidence Discussion

28 December 2020 (updated 5 years, 8 months ago)

Thomas Wahl

In October 2020, a taskforce of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) published a report on "Cross-border data access in criminal proceedings and the future of digital justice". The report contributes to the current discussion on … Read more

EU e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation

25 Organisations Demand Fundamental Rights-Based Approach to E-Evidence Legislation

28 December 2020 (updated 5 years, 8 months ago)

Thomas Wahl

In a joint letter of 14 September 2020, a coalition of 25 organisations calls on the members of the EP’s LIBE Committee to ensure that forthcoming legislation on e-evidence contains procedural safeguards for journalists, doctors, lawyers, social workers, etc. The signatories, which include professional … Read more

EU e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation