Recent CJEU Case Law on the EU Directives Concerning Procedural Rights in Criminal Proceedings

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2024

Speaker

Katarzyna Dąbrowska is a graduate of the University of Warsaw Faculty of Law and Administration and Sociology at the Institute of Applied Social Sciences. She took part in a student exchange through the Erasmus programme to study Business International Law at the Vrije University of Amsterdam.

Since 2011, she has been a member of the Warsaw Bar Association, and since April 2016 she is the deputy of the Disciplinary Spokesman of the District Bar Council in Warsaw and since June 2018 a Chairwomen of a Criminal Procedure and Criminal Law Section at the Warsaw Bar Association.

She specializes in the criminal and fiscal criminal law, both on national and international level. Katarzyna Dąbrowska uses her previously gained experience in civil and economic cases as well as cases concerning alternative dispute resolution. She has a wide experience in extradition cases – in these cases not only does she represent her Clients, but also she acts as an expert on the Polish legal provisions in extradition proceedings initiated by the Polish states in foreign countries.

Topic

The e-presentation provides an analysis of recent case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) pertaining to procedural rights in criminal proceedings. By scrutinizing these rulings, participants gain insights into their implications for EU Member States and the intricate challenges associated with ensuring compliance.

Central to the presentation is the emphasis on the protection of fundamental rights throughout the criminal justice process. Participants delve into the evolving jurisprudence of the CJEU, which plays a pivotal role in shaping legal frameworks and practices across Member States. Through a nuanced examination of CJEU rulings, participants gain a deeper understanding of the legal principles underpinning procedural rights and their significance in safeguarding individual liberties.

The presentation underscores the complexities inherent in complying with CJEU rulings, particularly in light of diverse legal traditions and practices across Member States. Participants explore the practical implications of these rulings on national legal systems,...