Learning outcomes of the curricular unit

To provide students the knowledge on the evolution of European Criminal Law, in particular, of the European Union, its main legislative instruments regarding interstate cooperation and its current substantive and processual challenges.

Syllabus

1. Concept and Evolution of European Criminal Law

2. Fundamental principles of European Criminal Law

3. Cooperation in criminal matters:
3.1. International classic cooperation
3.2. Judicial cooperation in criminal matters in the European Union: Mutual recognition principle; some mechanisms of cooperation: European Arrest Warrant; Recognition and execution of criminal judgements imposing custodial sentences or deprivation of liberty; European Investigation Order; European Protection Order.

4. Actors in European cooperation in criminal matters