| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/10/989 (20.7.10) |
| Publication Date | 20/07/2010 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission proposed new rules to ensure that EU countries will inform anyone suspected or accused of a criminal offence of their rights in a language they understand. Anyone arrested – or the subject of a European Arrest Warrant – will have to be informed in writing with a Letter of Rights listing their basic rights during criminal proceedings. While EU countries are free to choose the exact wording of the Letter, the Commission proposal provides a model in 22 EU languages. This will provide consistency for people crossing borders and limit translation costs. To become law, the Commission's proposal needs to be approved by the European Parliament and EU Ministers of Justice. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/989&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Law |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
