Summary
A proposal to streamline how EU countries cooperate to freeze and seize assets linked to criminal activities across borders. 10 28.11.2018
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economy
finance
criminal law
human rights
social policy
administrative law
public administration
Key points
- Enhancing EU-wide cooperation to combat organized crime and terrorism by ensuring asset seizure orders are recognized across borders.
- Standardizing the process through the use of uniform certificates and forms for both freezing and confiscation orders.
- Implementing strict deadlines for authorities to recognize, execute, and communicate decisions regarding asset orders.
- Providing robust legal safeguards, including the right to a lawyer and the ability to challenge orders in court.
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