Justice

Justizielle Zusammenarbeit und Rechtsstaatlichkeit

EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

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In brief / Factsheet
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Defendants’ rights
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
18
Juni
2024

European Arrest Warrant and Fundamental Rights ECtHR and CJEU Case-Law - Joint Factsheet

This factsheet focuses on the European arrest warrant and EU Member States obligations to respect fundamental rights. EU law and the European Convention on Human Rights sometimes overlap. The publication clarifies where there are similar principles in different legislation and provides examples of case law. In collaboration, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights and the European Court of Human Rights produced this short publication. It is designed to aid lawyers and policymakers in understanding and applying the jurisprudence in this area.
Report / Paper / Summary
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Defendants’ rights
26
März
2024

European Arrest Warrant proceedings - Room for improvement to guarantee rights in practice

The European Arrest Warrant (EAW) allows Member States to implement judicial decisions issued in another Member State. It applies to decisions such as arrests for the purpose of criminal prosecutions or the execution of custodial sentences. After being in force for over 20 years, FRA’s findings provide evidence for an assessment of the legislation in practice. This report looks at the fundamental rights challenges that people face who are requested through an EAW. It provides a unique insight into their experiences and those of the professionals involved. FRA’s findings indicate that shared challenges exist across EU Member States. They must increase efforts to ensure that people are able to take part in criminal proceedings and receive a fair trial.
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Video
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
National human rights systems and bodies
Civil society
Support for human rights systems and defenders

Video blog Michael O'Flaherty: July bulletin on COVID-19

Michael O'Flaherty introduces the July edition of FRA's bulletin on the impact for fundamental rights of Covid-19. In this vlog he talks about the important role that people play who are engaged with the promotion and the protection of human rights in these times.
The July edition of the COVID-19 bulletin will be available from 30 July.
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Video
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Civil justice

Handbook on Access to Justice

This handbook provides an overview of key aspects of access to justice in Europe.
Infografik
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Victims’ rights
Judicial cooperation and rule of law

Despite positive developments, hurdles to justice remain

Fundamental Rights Report 2019: In some Member States access to justice faces challenges. Judicial independence continues to cause
concerns. Victims’ procedural rights need more effective implementation. Gaps in preventing
violence against women and domestic violence remain.
Report / Paper / Summary
Children, youth and older people
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
25
April
2018

Children’s rights and justice – Minimum age requirements in the EU

This report outlines Member States’ approaches to age requirements and limits
regarding child participation in judicial proceedings; procedural safeguards for, and rights of, children involved in criminal
proceedings; as well as issues related to depriving children of their liberty.
Report / Paper / Summary
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
25
April
2018

Mapping minimum age requirements: Children's rights and justice

The right to access justice and all other relevant procedural rights are not just rights in themselves; they also protect against violations of every other right. Respect for children’s rights in the area of justice is therefore essential. International treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, European Union (EU) secondary law, and national legislation provide a number of relevant rights.
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Report / Paper / Summary
Borders and information systems
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Borders and information systems
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Security
7
Juli
2017

Fundamental rights and the interoperability of EU information systems: borders and security

Various proposals on EU-level information systems in the areas of borders and security mention interoperability, aiming to provide fast and easy access to information about third-country nationals.
Handbook / Guide / Manual
Justiz, Opferrechte und justizielle Zusammenarbeit
Rechte der Angeklagten
Zivilgerichtsbarkeit
Justizielle Zusammenarbeit und Rechtsstaatlichkeit
22
Juni
2016

Handbuch zu den europarechtlichen Grundlagen des Zugangs zur Justiz

Der Zugang zur Justiz ist ein bedeutendes Element der Rechtsstaatlichkeit. Einzelne erhalten so die
Möglichkeit, sich gegen eine Verletzung ihrer Rechte zu schützen, im Falle unerlaubter Handlungen
Rechtsbehelfe geltend zu machen, die Exekutive zur Verantwortung zu ziehen und sich selbst in
Strafsachen zu verteidigen. Dieses Handbuch fasst die zentralen Grundsätze des europäischen
Rechts im Bereich des Zugangs zur Justiz zusammen.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
15
April
2016

FRA Opinion on the development of an integrated tool of objective fundamental rights indicators able to measure compliance with the shared values listed in Article 2 TEU based on existing sources of information

This opinion underlines the importance of drawing on existing data and information in any assessment of the values in Article 2 TEU, and outlines how this could be done.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Asylum, migration and borders
Borders and information systems
Legal migration and integration
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Borders and information systems
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Defendants’ rights
Security
21
Dezember
2015

FRA Opinion on the exchange of information on third-country nationals under a possible system to complement the European Criminal Records Information System

The proposal to establish a possible legislative instrument supplementing the existing European Criminal Records Information System with information on third-country nationals convicted in the EU raises a number of fundamental rights issues.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
10
Februar
2014

FRA Opinion on a proposal to establish a European Public Prosecutor’s Office

The proposal to establish a European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), mandated to prosecute crimes against the financial interests of the European Union, raises a number of fundamental rights issues.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
10
Dezember
2012

FRA opinion on the confiscation of proceeds of crime

In relation to the European Commission proposal for a Directive on the freezing and confiscation of proceeds of crime in the European Union, the European Parliament requested advice from FRA on the extent to which confiscation of proceeds of crime could go without breaching fundamental rights.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Security
23
Februar
2011

FRA opinion on the draft directive regarding the European Investigation Order (EIO)

On 14 February 2011, as requested by the European Parliament, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) issued an opinion on the draft directive regarding the European Investigation Order (EIO) in criminal matters. The draft directive, aimed at mutual recognition of warrants for both existing and new evidence, is intended to replace an existing ‘fragmented regime' with a more comprehensive legislative instrument.
Report / Paper / Summary
Zugang zu Asyl
Asyl, Migration und Grenzen
Justiz, Opferrechte und justizielle Zusammenarbeit
Justizielle Zusammenarbeit und Rechtsstaatlichkeit
13
September
2010

Pflicht zur Aufklärung von Asylbewerbern über das Asylverfahren: Aus der Sicht der Asylbewerber

Ein gerechtes Asylverfahren ist dann gegeben, wenn sich die Antragsteller1 ihrer Rechte und Pflichten bewusst sind und die verschiedenen Phasen des Asylverfahrens verstehen.
Report / Paper / Summary
Zugang zu Asyl
Asyl, Migration und Grenzen
Justiz, Opferrechte und justizielle Zusammenarbeit
Justizielle Zusammenarbeit und Rechtsstaatlichkeit
13
September
2010

Zugang zu wirksamen Rechtsbehelfen: Aus der Sicht der Asylbewerber

Auf Grundlage der Befragung von nahezu 900 Asylbewerbern und Asylbewerberinnen soll der vorliegende Bericht darüber informieren, in welchem Umfang Asylbewerber und Asylbewerberinnen in der Europäischen Union Zugang zu wirksamen Rechtsbehelfen gemäß Artikel 47 der Charta der Grundrechte der Europäischen Union haben.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
3
November
2009

FRA comments on the Presidency Draft Stockholm Programme

On 16 October the Swedish Presidency presented a "draft of the Stockholm Programme" that is to be adopted at the EU summit in December 2009. Following this publication, the Fundamental Rights Agency has presented the following opinion paper "FRA Comments on the Presidency Draft Stockholm Programme" available for download below.