Cross-border execution of judgements involving deprivation of liberty in the EU IRCP - series, 40

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Over het boekThe introduction in 2008 of the Framework Decision on the application of the principleof mutual recognition to judgements in criminal matters imposing custodial sentencesor measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their enforcement inthe European Union sparked discussions as to whether the practical operation of theinstrument would be compatible with its very objective, being the enhancement ofdetained persons social rehabilitation prospects.Transferring detained people back to their respective Member State of residence andornationality within the mutual recognition framework is somewhat precarious in light ofthe often substantial variety of Member States legal and prison systems. In this context,and following a call for tender by the European Commission, the authors conducted thebiggest study to date on Member States material detention conditions, earlyconditionalrelease provisions and sentence execution modalities. In addition to exploring thediversity of legal frameworks, the study also assessed practitioners views on cross-borderexecution of custodial sentences in the EU.This book contains both the EU level legal and practitioners analyses as well as the highlevel final report to the study, confirming preliminary concerns that flanking measuresare urgently needed for a proper operation of the Framework Decision.This is essential reading for EU policy makers, judicial and law enforcement authoritiesand for defence lawyers throughout the Union. Undoubtedly, this book will be an assetto everyone who is involved in or taking an interest in detention issues and cross-borderexecution of judgements involving deprivation of liberty in the EU.Uit de inhoudTable of Contents