Justice

Coopération judiciaire et état de droit

EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

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In brief / Factsheet
Justice, droits des victimes et coopération judiciaire
Droits des accusés
Coopération judiciaire et état de droit
18
juin
2024

Mandat d’arrêt européen et droits fondamentaux Jurisprudence de la CEDH et de la CJUE

La présente fiche thématique a été préparée par le Greffe de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme (« Cour EDH ») et l’Agence des droits fondamentaux de l’Union européenne dans le cadre d’une collaboration visant à présenter la jurisprudence dans des domaines choisis dans lesquels le droit de l’Union européenne et de la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme (« CEDH » ou « Convention EDH ») interagissent.
Report / Paper / Summary
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Defendants’ rights
26
mars
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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Vidéo
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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Vidéo
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.
Infographie
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
avril
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
avril
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
juillet
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
Justice, droits des victimes et coopération judiciaire
Droits des accusés
Justice civile
Coopération judiciaire et état de droit
22
juin
2016

Manuel de droit européen en matière d’accès à la justice

L’accès à la justice est un élément important de l’État de droit. Il permet aux individus de se protéger
contre toute atteinte à leurs droits, d’introduire des recours contre les fautes civiles, de demander au
pouvoir exécutif de rendre des comptes et de se défendre dans les procédures pénales. Ce manuel
résume les grands principes juridiques européens en matière d’accès à la justice, en s’intéressant
plus particulièrement au droit civil et au droit pénal.
Opinion
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
15
avril
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
décembre
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
Février
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
décembre
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
Février
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
Accès à l’asile
Asile, migration et frontières
Justice, droits des victimes et coopération judiciaire
Coopération judiciaire et état de droit
13
septembre
2010

L’obligation d’informer les demandeurs concernant la procédure d’asile : la perspective des demandeurs d’asile

Une procédure d’asile est équitable lorsque les demandeurs et demandeuses sont informés de leurs droits et obligations, et lorsqu’ils en comprennent les différentes étapes. Le droit d’être informé aux moments décisifs de la procédure constitue un élément important de l’objectivité procédurale. Sur la base des éléments issus d’entretiens avec près de 900 demandeurs et demandeuses d’asile, ce rapport examine les informations dont disposent les demandeurs d’asile sur la procédure d’asile. En particulier, il examine la source principale d’information des demandeurs d’asile, le type d’informations reçues, ainsi que le moment de la réception et la manière dont elles sont communiquées.
Report / Paper / Summary
Accès à l’asile
Asile, migration et frontières
Justice, droits des victimes et coopération judiciaire
Coopération judiciaire et état de droit
13
septembre
2010

Accès à des recours efficaces : la perspective des demandeurs d'asile - Rapport thématique

Sur la base des éléments recueillis lors d’entretiens auprès d’environ 900 demandeurs d’asile, ce rapport vise à donner un aperçu de la mesure dans laquelle les demandeurs d’asile dans l’Union européenne ont accès à des recours effectifs comme le garantit l’article 47 de la Charte des droits fondamentaux de l’Union européenne.
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
novembre
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.