Review article
Joint Investigation Teams: Concept and Analysis of Multilateral Investigation and Evidence Collection in the European Union
Zoran Vinković
; Općinskom državnom odvjetništvu u Čakovcu, Hrvatska
Abstract
This paper comprehensively considers joint investigation teams as a tool for judicial cooperation in criminal matters to gather evidence and as a mechanism to facilitate investigation envisaged to enhance internal security in the European Union and for better cooperation with third countries. First, the current legislative framework is viewed as a basis for forming a joint investigation team. The various factors infl uencing the formation and operation of the JIT are then examined, including the infl uence of Member States, the importance of mutual trust between participants and the role of EUROJUST and EUROPOL in the formation and operation of teams. This is followed by an analysis of the use of the institute, with an evaluation of available statistics showing the increasing popularity of joint investigation teams. Finally, the situation in the Republic of Croatia is critically observed, and, on the basis of the researched comparative experiences, concrete solutions are synthesised and suggestions made for a better understanding and, consequently, for the more frequent use of this institute in practice.
Keywords
joint investigation team; cross-border investigation; European Union; judicial cooperation in criminal matters; EUROJUST; EUROPOL
Hrčak ID:
253345
URI
Publication date:
14.12.2020.
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