Campaigns & Research
Frequently Asked Questions On The European Investigation Order
Following extensive media coverage, Fair Trials International has produced a short note clarifying the significance of the UK's opt-in to a new EU law on evidence-gathering in cross-border cases, the European Investigation Order or EIO. read more
FTI’s submission to the Home Office on the European Investigation Order
Fair Trial’s International’s submission to the Home Office examines the Member States’ initiative for a new evidence-gathering instrument: the European Investigation Order (EIO). read more
Response to EC’s Consultation on Citizens’ Rights
Our response focuses on the need to strengthen citizens’ rights to a fair trial, not only by bringing in laws to protect these rights, but also by raising public awareness of the importance of these rights. read more
FTI RESPONDS TO EC GREEN PAPER ON SHARING CRIMINAL EVIDENCE WITHIN THE EU
Fair Trials International has responded to a green paper produced by the European Commission on the sharing of criminal evidence between EU member states. read more
FTI publishes report on consular assistance for criminal defendants
Our work at Fair Trials International, defending the rights of people facing charges abroad, leaves us in no doubt that consular assistance is a vital public service. read more
FTI’s Policy Officer speaks at plenary session of conference in Antwerp
Fair Trials International’s Policy Officer, Catherine Heard, was invited to give a talk on the right to translation and interpretation for criminal defendants and suspects. read more
FTI LAUNCHES JUSTICE IN EUROPE CAMPAIGN
Over the last ten years, the European Union has changed the face of criminal justice within Europe. Each year thousands of people are transferred under Europe’s fast-track system of extradition to face trials in a foreign country. read more
FTI’S Submission to the UK Ministry of Justice on opportunities under the stockholm programme
Fair Trials International’s submission to the UK Ministry of Justice urges the UK government to back action on defence rights at EU level and reform the European Arrest Warrent system. read more
FTI’S Submission on interpretation and translation to the House of Lords European Scrutiny Committee
Fair Trials International's submission examines the proposal presented by the European Commission on 8 July 2009 for a Framework Decision on the right to interpretation and translation read more
FTI’s Submission to the European Union Justice and Home Affairs Council Working Group
The European Arrest Warrant: Problems and Recommendations for Reform read more
FTI’s Submission to the House of Commons Select Committee on Justice Issues in Europe
Submission discusses how action taken at EU level has affected people in the area of criminal justice and the procedural rights of accused persons. read more
FTI’s Submission to the European Union Justice and Home Affairs Council Working Group
Fair Trials International welcomes the initiative of the Swedish presidency to prioritise legislation to protect fair trial rights. read more
FTI writes to Lord Chancellor urging his support for fair trial rights throughout the EU
The letter urges Jack Straw to support renewed efforts to ensure that fair trial rights are protected in criminal proceedings throughout Europe. read more
FTI’s response to Commission’s proposals for Stockholm Programme
The Swedish presidency of the EU will commence on 1 July 2009. One of its major tasks will be developing a new 5 year programme (the Stockholm Programme) on justice and home affairs. read more
FTI’s SUBMISSION ON MINIMUM STANDARDS IN PRE-TRIAL DETENTION ACROSS THE EU
FTI raises concerns on pre-trial detention issues after participating in an experts’ meeting on pre-trial detention procedures in Brussels on 9th February 2009. read more