Chapters

• Taking Evidence in Cross-Border Procedures: the EIO and how it functions as an instrument of mutual recognition and assistance
• PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
• How do I know if the EIO DIR applies?
• "Issuing authority"
• For what may I use an EIO? Examples from the practice (1/2)
• For what may I use an EIO? Examples from the practice (2/2)
• For what may I NOT use an EIO? (1/2)
• For what may I NOT use an EIO? (2/2)
• 2. GROUNDS FOR NON-RECOGNITION OR NON-EXECUTION
• 3. CJEU CASE LAW AFFECTING ITS USE
• EncroChat, CJEU, C-670/22 (Apr 30, 2024)
• 4. THE ROLE OF A LAWYER AND ISSUES REGARDING DEFENSE
• 4.1. Can the defence lawyer issue an EIO in order to gather evidence located in the territory of another EU member State?
• 4.2. Challenges for defence lawyers
• 4.3. Dual defence