Portuguese Presidency Unveils Priorities in Criminal Justice for EU

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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
23
Issue: 
11
426
Abstract: 
On July 27, 2007, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) announced its priorities in the area of justice, including criminal justice and international enforcement. In particular the Portuguese Presidency highlighted the focus on information technologies to aid access to justice, strengthening the protection of fundamental rights, especially the protection of personal data, spreading awareness of the European legacy in penal matters, especially on the possibility of resocialization, strengthening victim protection, and stimulating closer EU relations with its strategic partners...[more]