Choice of Forum in Cooperation Against EU Financial Crime

Description
Preface

Table of Contents

I	Choice of Forum and the Protection of the EU's Financial Interests: The Institutional Framework and the Law in Action
II	Beyond the Nation State: Choice of Forum in Light of EU Interests
	Contributors
	Pompe Reeks

Description

The European Union is increasingly engaged in criminal justice. In cross-border criminal cases, the decision on which state will commence investigations and bring cases to trial (choice of forum) is made after horizontal mutual consultation and/or with the help of European institutions, agencies and networks. At present, there is no clear framework for choice of forum. Law enforcement agencies consequently enjoy a great deal of discretion. This may lead to negative conflicts of jurisdiction in which no Member State takes action. It may also adversely affect the principle of mutual recognition and facilitate forum shopping, by defendants and/or state authorities. This book aims to help define the interests at stake and to establish the legal parameters within which choice of forum should take place, thus contributing to the further development of this fascinating area of law.

Target group

This publication is aimed at academics in the field of criminology and international law.

Author's information

Michiel Luchtman is associate professor at the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, Utrecht University.

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