This factsheet, developed by the JITs Network Secretariat and the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, presents the ways in which the International Criminal Court may be involved in joint investigation teams, the benefits of their involvement, and the support that Eurojust...

On 31 October 2023, an amendment of the Eurojust Regulation entered into force, enhancing Eurojust’s ability to identify links between terrorism investigations and prosecutions, to establish a modern Case Management System, to provide a secure digital communication channel between Member States and...

An increasing number of investigations and prosecutions for core international crimes cases in the EU are based on universal jurisdiction. This factsheet explains what universal (or extraterritorial) jurisdiction is, and how it serves as a powerful tool of last resort in the fight against impunity...

This Quick Reference Guide is the result of the experience and knowledge acquired by members of the Portuguese National Desk at Eurojust in responding to the most frequent legal and practical questions sent to Eurojust. The function of this Guide is to assist, in a simple and quick way, Portuguese...

The factsheets of the Italian Desk at Eurojust, produced for Italian magistrates, share experience on international judicial cooperation. They aim to enable more effective, correct and rapid use of the key instruments of international judicial cooperation, while also assisting Italian magistrates in...

Environmental crime is expanding rapidly, and is one of the most profitable forms of illegal activity in the world. It is a crime type with a specific set of challenges. Cases are complex, international, and often linked with other crimes, while also requiring highly specialised expertise and...

This factsheet outlines the key factors for successful investigations and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes within the EU. It is essential for Member States to adopt a complete legislative framework defining core international crimes into national law. To build...

Trafficking in human beings (THB) is a serious and fast-growing crime area that affects millions of innocent people around the world and involves the severe violation of fundamental human rights. Human traffickers control and exploit vulnerable victims and make use of threats, force, fraud...

Eurojust, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, is a unique hub based in The Hague, the Netherlands, where national judicial authorities work closely together to fight serious organised cross-border crime. The role of the Agency is to help make Europe a safer place by coordinating the work...

To strengthen operational and strategic cooperation with the Western Balkan region, Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, has signed cooperation agreements with four Western Balkan countries: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. These cooperation...