Criminal cases - Part 5
Revision of the law to the detriment of
On 02, Oct 2013 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 October 2013, the Act on the Revision at Deterioration (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2013, 138) entered into force.
Evidence warrant
On 30, June 2013 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 July 2013, the Act of 13 December 2012 on the European Evidence Warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters (OJEU L 350) of the Council of the European Union Framework Decision 2008/978/JHA will enter into force (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2013, 10).
The purpose of the European Evidence Warrant is to facilitate and accelerate cooperation between the Member States of the European Union in the field of obtaining and transmitting objects, documents or data which may constitute evidence in criminal proceedings. Where, in the course of a criminal investigation, evidence is found in another Member State, the cooperation of that other Member State is required in order to obtain the objects or data.
Adjustment of the rules on the limitation period for prosecution
On 01, Apr 2013 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 April 2013, the Act of 15 November 2012 amending the Penal Code in connection with the adjustment of the rules on the limitation period for prosecutions entered into force (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2012, 572).
The Act entered into force
On 03, Nov 2012 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 November 2012, the Act on the Mutual Recognition and Enforcement of Detention and Parole Sanctions (the "Act") entered into force. Read more...
Law reform reform for the benefit entered into force
On 02, Oct 2012 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
As of 1 October 2012, the reform reform law for the benefit has entered into force.