A Brussels court ordered Belgium to negotiate the return of a wrongly extradited person to the US — a landmark case discussed with Belgian defence lawyer Christophe Marchand.
International Co-operation
Mutual Legal Assistance WG Webinars
20 Apr 2026 | Current and future initiatives International Co-operation WG, MLA
The purpose of the MLA working group webinars is to increase knowledge and awareness amongst defence practitioners about the various MLA instruments as well as procedural and other ECHR safeguards in that context.
Engaging with INTERPOL on Policy aspects
20 Apr 2026 | Current and future initiatives International Co-operation WG, INTERPOL
The Interpol WG seeks to engage with Interpol on policy, addressing governing shortcomings. We drive dialogue on transparency, fairness, and human rights safeguards, promoting continued improvement in its practices.
ECBA & LATR Submit Joint Response to INTERPOL’s CCF Statute Amendments
11 Mar 2026 | Evidence, International Co-operation, INTERPOL, LinkedIn IC, LinkedIn PSG, Procedural Safeguards, Remedies
The ECBA and Lawyers Against Transnational Repression have submitted a joint response to INTERPOL’s Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD) regarding proposed amendments to the CCF Statute.
ECBA & LATR Joint Submission: Reforming INTERPOL’s Oversight – March 2026
11 Mar 2026 | Evidence, International Co-operation, INTERPOL, Procedural Safeguards, Remedies
The ECBA and Lawyers Against Transnational Repression (LATR) have submitted a joint response to INTERPOL’s Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD) regarding proposed amendments to the CCF Statute.
Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform – February 2026
13 Feb 2026 | International Co-operation, INTERPOL, Procedural Safeguards, Remedies
The ECBA and Lawyers Against Transnational Repression (LATR) have submitted a joint response to INTERPOL’s Committee on the Processing of Data (CPD) regarding proposed amendments to the CCF Statute.
ECBA Assurance Project
12 Feb 2026 | Current and future initiatives International Co-operation WG, EAW
States offer prison assurances to obtain surrender/extradition. These follow findings of incompliant detention conditions. We share these and seek to ensure compliance therewith.
EAW Handbook update and launch events
12 Feb 2026 | Current and future initiatives International Co-operation WG, EAW
The EAW Handbook helps defence lawyers obtain the best outcome for clients when challenging EAWs in either the issuing or executing State.
Extradition WG monthly Webinars
12 Feb 2026 | Current and future initiatives International Co-operation WG, EAW, Extradition
Lawyers practicing in EAW and extradition cases exchange experiences in domestic cases which can be of interest for other jurisdictions.
ECBA Response to INTERPOL CPD Call for Papers – October 2025
18 Oct 2025 | International Co-operation, INTERPOL, Procedural Safeguards, Remedies
The European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) submitted a response to the Committee on the...
ECBA Response to Interpol CPD Call for Papers – April 2025
6 Apr 2025 | International Co-operation, INTERPOL
The European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) has submitted a response to the Committee on the...
ECBA Statement calling the Interpol to reaffirm its commitment to uphold human rights standards – November 2024
6 Nov 2024 | International Co-operation, INTERPOL
November 2024 - On the eve of INTERPOL's General Assembly, the ECBA issued a...
ECBA Opinion on Proposal for a Regulation on the transfer of proceedings COM (2023) 185 final – 2023/0093 (COD) – March 2024
1 Mar 2024 | International Co-operation, MLA
The ECBA publishes its opinion on the Proposal for a Regulation on the transfer of proceedings COM...
ECBA Statement on mutual recognition of extradition decisions – June 2022
27 Jun 2022 | EAW, Extradition, International Co-operation, INTERPOL
Across Europe, persons who have been successful in challenging INTERPOL red notices, extradition...
