Transfers of proceedings serve the interests of the effectiveness of justice, as they help resolve issues related to concurrent jurisdictions by several Member States in relation to the same offences, while also respecting fundamental rights of the accused. Despite its crucial function, there is...

The second edition of Case-law of National Courts on Intellectual Property Crime (IPC) summarizes national judgments and highlights the most prevalent problems pertaining to crimes of counterfeiting and online piracy. It aims to demonstrate how national courts in various jurisdictions across EU...

This leaflet describes the EuroMed Justice Programme dedicated to enhancing cross-border judicial cooperation in the Mediterranean region, implemented by Eurojust and funded by the European Commission (DG NEAR). The leaflet outlines the project’s aims and objectives, how it will achieve them, as...

The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) was adopted by the United States of America (US) Congress on 23 March 2018 with the aim to improve procedures for both the US and foreign authorities in obtaining access to data held by service providers in the context of criminal...

This fourth report of Europol, Eurojust and the European Judicial Network (EJN) on the EU digital evidence situation includes the results of SIRIUS’ research on experiences of EU Member States’ competent authorities, as well as Online Service Providers (OSPs), with cross-border access to digital...

The cost-reimbursement system entails that Service Providers (SPs) may seek reimbursement for the expenses incurred in responding to requests for information from authorities (e.g. cost of data storage device, postal fees, human resources, security of data, maintenance of dedicated systems). The...

The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) was the first international treaty to focus explicitly on cybercrime. Its aim is to function as an international framework for the harmonization of cybercrime-related legislation and to facilitate the fight against criminal...

The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) was the first international treaty to focus explicitly on cybercrime. Its aim is to function as an international framework for the harmonization of cybercrime-related legislation and to facilitate the fight against criminal...

The 18th Annual Meeting of the Network of National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) was organised by the JITs Network Secretariat in close cooperation with Eurojust and Europol on 5 and 6 October 2022 in The Hague. The meeting brought together JIT National Experts from 21 EU Member States...

In recent years, online platforms have been increasingly used to promote the unauthorized use of copyright-protected material. Copyright violations can be found in a variety of contexts, ranging from illegal live streaming of sporting events to online advertising of counterfeit luxury goods...