EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Cooperation with Eurojust

JurisdictionEuropean Union
Year2021
AuthorKlaus Meyer-Cabri


Speaker


Klaus Meyer-Cabri was appointed National Member for Germany on the 1st of September 2014. He is the first German National Member who was elected as Vice-President of Eurojust in November 2016. He was re-elected in November 2019. Prior to his assignment he was head of the EU and International department of the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, at the time responsible e.g. for the t negotiation on the new EUROJUST regulation.


However, his involvement with EUROJUST dates back to the very first EUROJUST legal instrument as he was serving as Legal Councillors at the German Permanent Representation to the EU from 2000-2007. As a junior lawyer he was serving at the Office of Public Prosecution in Berlin especially in the area of drug related crimes. Due to his service at the German Patent and Trademark office he has a particular interest in IP protection and the fight against counterfeited goods.



Topic


This electronic presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental components governing judicial cooperation in criminal matters between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) as of January 2021. The primary focus lies on illuminating the pivotal role played by Eurojust, a key institution facilitating cooperation in cross-border judicial proceedings, while also delving into the principal distinctions that distinguish the previous collaborative frameworks from the current one.


Against the backdrop of a shifting geopolitical landscape, the necessity of efficient and effective judicial cooperation between the EU and the UK takes center stage. As the complexities of transnational crime continue to evolve, a robust framework for addressing these challenges becomes imperative.


A cornerstone of this cooperative endeavor is Eurojust, an entity vested with the responsibility of enhancing coordination and collaboration between the judicial authorities of the EU member states and the UK. By fostering direct communication, information sharing, and joint investigative efforts, Eurojust contributes to streamlining the process of addressing...

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