Tag: European Arrest Warrant
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Anti-fascist Gino released in Paris – but must appear in court again on 28 January
Following his arrest in France, anti-fascist activist Gino has been released from custody. He faces extradition requests from both Hungary and now also Germany. A further court hearing is scheduled for late January. Anti-fascist activist Gino, who had been held…
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European Investigation Order: Mutual legal assistance at the cost of the accused
An EU directive from 2014 allows police to break the law across borders Since a special meeting of the European Council in Tampere, Finland, in 1999, the mutual recognition of judicial decisions has been one of the principles of EU…
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Brexit agreement: Close EU police cooperation with the UK continues
British authorities retain access to the EU-wide exchange of PNR data and are allowed to query biometric records in EU member states. Additional agreements regulate close cooperation with Europol and the rapid extradition of wanted persons. However, the UK must…
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US companies also affected: EU to discuss direct access to all telecommunications
A planned EU regulation on police investigations into cloud data should now include direct access and real-time interception. This would include user, traffic and content data. All companies offering “interpersonal communication services” in the European Union would be concerned. The…