Objective
Since 1 December 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has full competence for the legal instruments adopted in the area of EU criminal justice. It is now competent for the preliminary ruling procedure, independent from a formal declaration by the Member State. The infringement procedure, the action for compensation and the action for failure to act are also available in criminal matters.
This seminar aims to prepare EU criminal legal practitioners for the new full jurisdiction of the Court in criminal matters, enabling a consistent and uniform application of EU law in line with the most recent procedure and recommendations.
The seminar will include a visit to the CJEU, including attendance at a hearing.
Key topics
- Direct and indirect actions before the CJEU in criminal matters
- The preliminary ruling procedure, including urgent and expedited procedures
- Remedies for acts by OLAF, Europol, and Eurojust
- The case law of the CJEU in criminal matters (European Arrest Warrant, ne bis in idem)
Hearing at the CJEU
The seminar will include a visit to the CJEU, including attendance at a hearing.
Registration
The number of participants is limited. Places will be allocated among the eligible participants on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Website
Participants will be able to download all relevant legal texts as well as podcasts of selected speakers’ contributions from a dedicated section of ERA’s website.
Participation conditions
Seminar fee: € 105 (including documentation, meals, accommodation and travel)
Travel
Participants will be reimbursed travel costs up to € 300. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
Accommodation
2 nights accommodation will be reimbursed by ERA up to € 100 / night. Participants are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements.
Catering
Coffee breaks and lunches are included. ERA invites all participants to a joint dinner.
Who should attend?
Judges, prosecutors and lawyers practising criminal law
The number of participants is limited. Places will be allocated among the eligible participants on a first-come, first-served basis.