Cybercrime, Tech & AI
E-evidence
The E-evidence subgroup concerns itself with the implications of the E-evidence Regulation and Directive which must be implemented across the EU by 18 August 2026.
The subgroup made representations to the EC during consultation on these draft laws. Members of the subgroup participate in international conferences and symposia about the proposals and we continue to examine the issues arising from the implementation of this new legislative package.
Coordinator: Stefanie Schott
Stefanie Schott is a criminal defence lawyer based in Frankfurt with a focus on transborder and international investigations, such as EPPO cases, which almost always involve digital evidence and questions concerning the collection and use of such evidence.
She works as an expert in various national and international lawyers committees, where she comments on draft legislation and works on guidelines, among other things.
Coordinator: Julian Hayes
Julian is an experienced criminal defence lawyer practising in London. He is an expert in surveillance and data protection law, and advises on law enforcement demands for data, the use of new technologies for investigative purposes, and the enforcement of data rights and obligations.
Contact: cybercrime.tech.ai.wg@ecba.org
If you are an ECBA member interested in joining a working group, please email us, providing a brief outline of your reasons for wanting to join.
Latest Posts
ECBA Spring Conference 2026, 24 and 25 April in Barcelona, Spain
The conference brought together European criminal defence lawyers for expert discussions on procedural safeguards, fundamental rights and cross-border defence practice.
Data Retention and Encryption Workarounds
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
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
The ECBA Cybercrime Working Group proposes EU minimum standards on digital evidence to address divergent national rules and safeguard fair trials.
LEAP Athens 6-7 February 2026
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
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 reply to the Call for input of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers – May 2025
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, invited Member States, national human rights...
ECBA Responds to EU Commission’s AI Act Consultation – January 2025
The European Criminal Bar Association has submitted its response to the EU Commission's consultation on the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), focusing on...
ECBA Position Paper on the Digitalisation of Justice – November 2024
The rapid digitalisation of justice brings both opportunities and challenges for criminal proceedings across Europe. The ECBA has published...
The ECBA calls with Fair Trials, EDRi and civil society on the EU Council, EU Parliament and EU states to ban predictive systems in policing & criminal justice – March 2022
The ECBA joins the Fair Trials and European Digital Rights initiative and civil society call on the Council of the European Union, the European...
ECBA Statement on video-conferencing in criminal cases, October 2020
The ECBA has launched a Working Group in order to discuss the use of remote video-technologies in criminal cases and has drafted an European Criminal Bar...
Current and future initiatives
The ECBA Cybercrime, Tech & AI working group is engaged in a variety of current and future initiatives, ranging from legislative monitoring to practical projects supporting defence rights across Europe. Members are warmly invited to join specific projects within this groups, contributing their expertise and shaping the outcomes together.
Data Retention and Encryption Workarounds
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
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
The ECBA Cybercrime Working Group proposes EU minimum standards on digital evidence to address divergent national rules and safeguard fair trials.