Analysis of the future of mutual recognition in criminal matters in the European Union

Already mentioned by the Commission in its Communication on the implementation of the Hague Programme in June 2006, the purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the horizontal problems encountered in the implementation of the principle of mutual recognition in criminal matters. This analysis of the current difficulties was carried out at three different levels: negotiation of legislative texts within the Council of the EU, transposition of the instrument in national law and, finally, practical implementation by the competent judicial and administrative authorities.

Document: http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/doc_centre/criminal/recognition/docs/mutual_recognition_en.pdf