Recent CJEU Case Law on the European Arrest Warrant (EAW)

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2024

Speaker

Lucia van der Meulen & Dr Frank Verbruggen

Lucia is a PhD candidate at the KU Leuven Institute for European Law. Her research is part of the ERC-project RESHUFFLE and she looks at European fundamental rights in Dutch, Belgian and German courts. In her project, she analyses judgments on the European Arrest Warrant and Dublin Regulation to find out how national judges evaluate the human rights risks associated with transfers to other EU Member States.

Frank Verbruggen is professor of European and International Criminal Law at the Institute of Criminal Law, KU Leuven (Belgium). He studies the challenges posed to criminal law and procedure by digitization, and the use of (sensitive) investigative methods in the fight against organized crime and terrorism

Topic

The e-presentation offers an exploration of the latest developments surrounding the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) within the framework of the Court of Justice of the European Union's (CJEU) most recent case law. Delving into the complex landscape of EAW jurisprudence, participants gain practical guidance and a nuanced understanding of its implications for extradition proceedings within the European Union (EU).

Central to the presentation is the illumination of the evolving legal dynamic surrounding the EAW. Participants examine recent CJEU case law, which serves as a cornerstone for interpreting and applying EAW procedures across EU Member States. Through insightful analysis, participants gain a deeper appreciation of the legal principles and precedents that shape extradition practices within the EU, facilitating informed decision-making and effective advocacy in EAW...