The evolution of criminal judicial cooperation in the European Union
The evolution of criminal judicial cooperation in the European Union

Summary/Abstract: International judicial cooperation in criminal matters in Europe has specific regulations, based on a proper legislation that would simplify procedures between states. In the European Union, in the light of the expanding cross-border crime and terrorism, Member States have stepped up cooperation by eliminating all cumbersome procedures in order to create an area of freedom, security and justice. The European Convention on Extradition was replaced by the European Arrest Warrant and the Lisbon Treaty, aiming to simplify all procedures, by providing recognition of judicial and court decisions, increasing the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union and Europol and by creating new institutions with specific responsibilities.

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