| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union, European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Official Journal of the European Union |
| Series Details | L 405, Pages 1-39 |
| Publication Date | 02/12/2020 |
| Content Type | Legislation |
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Summary: Regulation (EU) 2020/1783 - formally adopted by the co-legislators on 25 November 2020 - setting out a number of amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1206/2001, which establishes a system for the transmission of requests for the taking and execution of evidence between courts. Further information: Regulation (EC) No 1206/2001 establishes an EU-wide system for the direct and rapid transmission of requests for the taking and execution of evidence between courts and lays down precise rules as to the form and content of such requests. It has been seen as an important instrument for European judicial cooperation, given that it is often crucial to present sufficient evidence to the court to prove a claim. The European Commission conducted a REFIT evaluation on the Regulation in 2017 to assess its practical operation. The findings of that report were used as a basis for the problem definition in the impact assessment accompanying this proposal for amendments. Primarily, the draft law addresses the need for modernisation, in particular digitalisation and the use of modern technology in the cross-border taking of evidence. It also addresses delays and costs for citizens, businesses and Member States, shortcomings in the protection of procedural rights and legal complexity and uncertainty. The proposal was tabled by the European Commission on 31 May 2018 as part of a package for the modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters. The plenary of the European Parliament adopted the its position on 13 February 2019, which was carried forward in January 2020. Following a number of discussions, the Council of the European Union eventually adopted its general approach on 7 February 2020. An informal agreement between the co-legislators on a compromise text for this draft law was reached on 30 June. The Council formally endorsed it on 4 November, followed by the Parliament on 23 November. The co-legislators signed the Act on 25 November 2020 and it was published in the Official Journal on 2 December 2020. |
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| Source Link | http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/1783/oj |
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| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Subject Tags | Police | Judicial Cooperation |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
