Depuis le 1er Décembre 2014, la Cour de Justice de l’Union Européenne (CJEU) a toute compétence en matière pénale dans la zone européenne.

La formation des praticiens à la procédure devant la Cour et, notamment, aux conditions de recevabilité des requêtes, est essentielle.

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, victims’ rights)