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11. European Investigation Order (Free Movement of Evidence)

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The chapter deals with the European investigation order, i.e. “free movement of evidence”. It is divided into six sections and includes concluding observations at the end. Section 11.1 is introduction of the chapter. Section 11.2 analyses its legal basis—the Directive 2014/41/EU on the European investigation order. While Sect. 11.3 analyses its definition, scope of application and key term, Sect. 11.4 analyses procedural issues. Section 11.5 focuses on implementation of the mechanism.

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Titel: European Investigation Order (Free Movement of Evidence)
verfasst von: Libor Klimek
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Mutual Recognition of Judicial Decisions in European Criminal Law
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-44375-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-44377-5

Copyright-Jahr: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44377-5_11

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