Preparing an ECBA follow-up position on the final EU Anti-Corruption Directive, assessing reforms and remaining defence-rights concerns in Europe’s evolving enforcement framework.
Policy Making Bodies
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.
Global Legal Community Calls for the Release of Nasrin Sotoudeh – April 2026
10 Apr 2026 | Defending the Defence, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee
On 10 April 2026, the ECBA and a coalition of 30 international legal organisations issued a formal...
ECBA backs call for implementation of ECtHR and CJEU judgments
26 Mar 2026 | Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee
The ECBA joined call for the implementation of European Court of Human Rights / Cour européenne des droits de l’homme (ECtHR) and Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judgments.
ECBA Meets ECtHR on Case Processing and Expansion
20 Mar 2026 | Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee
Chair Vânia Costa Ramos and Human Rights Officer Alexis Anagnostakis attended the European Court of Human Rights’ Meeting with NGOs and Litigators in Strasbourg.
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.
Data Retention and Encryption Workarounds
16 Feb 2026 | Current and future initiatives Cybercrime, Tech & AI WG, E-Justice, AI & Lawtech
The ECBA contributes to FRA research on encryption workarounds by preparing input, questionnaires, and interviews with defence lawyers across Europe.
Renewal of the 2020 Videoconferencing Statement
16 Feb 2026 | Current and future initiatives Cybercrime, Tech & AI WG, Video-conferencing
The ECBA Cybercrime Working Group revises its 2020 videoconferencing statement, addressing trials in absentia, proportionality, and digital justice safeguards.
Harmonisation of Rules on Digital Evidence
16 Feb 2026 | Current and future initiatives Cybercrime, Tech & AI WG, E-evidence
The ECBA Cybercrime Working Group proposes EU minimum standards on digital evidence to address divergent national rules and safeguard fair trials.
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.
LEAP Athens 6-7 February 2026
6 Feb 2026 | Cybercrime, Tech & AI, E-Justice, AI & Lawtech, LinkedIn CTAI
Vice Chair Gwen Jansen – de Wolf represented the ECBA in the #LEAP2026 Annual Conference in Athens, organised by Fair Trials.
ECBA Responds to EU Commission’s AI Act Consultation – January 2025
1 Dec 2025 | Cybercrime, Tech & AI, E-evidence, E-Justice, AI & Lawtech, Evidence, Procedural Safeguards
The ECBA has submitted its response to the EU Commission’s consultation on the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), focusing on several aspects affecting criminal law and procedure.
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 Co-Signs Petitions in Support of Turkish Lawyers Mehmet Pehlivan and Günay Dağ – July 2025
11 Jul 2025 | Defending the Defence, Human Rights Committee, Protest Defence Rights, Safeguarding Independent Legal Institutions
The European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) co-signed two petitions advocating for the immediate...
United States Selected as Focus Country for the 15th International Day of the Endangered Lawyer – June 2025
19 Jun 2025 | Defending the Defence, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee, Protest Defence Rights
The Coalition for the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer has designated the United States...
ECBA reply to the Call for input of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers – May 2025
6 Jun 2025 | Cybercrime, Tech & AI, E-Justice, AI & Lawtech
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret...
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...
Joint Statement by the international legal and human rights community on the actions against the Istanbul Bar Association – January 2025
30 Jan 2025 | Defending the Defence, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee, Safeguarding Independent Legal Institutions
The international legal and human rights community is deeply concerned by prosecuting authorities’...
ECBA signs open letter to OHCHR against death penalty in Iran for Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani – January 2025
26 Jan 2025 | Death Penalty Opposition, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee, Protest Defence Rights
The ECBA and its Human Rights Officer, Alexis Anagnostakis, joined 302 distinguished international...
International Day of the Endangered Lawyer 2025 – 24 January, 15th edition
23 Jan 2025 | Defending the Defence, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee, Safeguarding Independent Legal Institutions
In 2025 the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer focused on Belarus, chosen at the...
ECBA Responds to EU Commission’s AI Act Consultation – January 2025
12 Jan 2025 | Cybercrime, Tech & AI, E-evidence
The European Criminal Bar Association has submitted its response to the EU Commission's...
ECBA signs urgent request for intervention in favour of renowned Iranian human rights defender Reza Khandan – December 2024
17 Dec 2024 | Defending the Defence, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee, Protest Defence Rights
Reza Khandan, renowned Iranian human rights activist and husband of the iconic human rights lawyer...
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 Position Paper on the Digitalisation of Justice – November 2024
1 Nov 2024 | Cybercrime, Tech & AI, E-evidence, E-Justice, AI & Lawtech, Video-conferencing
The rapid digitalisation of justice brings both opportunities and challenges for...
ECBA signs Joint Statement calling for the universal abolition of the death penalty – October 2024
10 Oct 2024 | Death Penalty Opposition, Human Rights Committee
The ECBA proudly joins international legal organizations in co-signing a crucial Joint Statement...
European Criminal Bar Association message on the passing of French lawyer Henri Leclerc – September 2024
24 Sep 2024 | Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee
The European Criminal Bar Association deeply mourns the loss of Henri Leclerc, a towering figure...
Statement from the ECBA Human Rights Officer on the arrest of lawyers Naim Eminoğlu and Doğa İncesu in Türkiye – July 2024
10 Jul 2024 | Defending the Defence, Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee
would like to express my profound concern over the arrest and detention of two lawyers, Naim...
ECBA successfully intervenes at the ECtHR in case Pietrzak vs Poland – June 2024
5 Jun 2024 | Fair Trial Standards, Human Rights Committee, Safeguarding Independent Legal Institutions
The European Court of Human Rights issued its judgment in the case Pietrzak and...
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...