Strengthening Procedural Rights in Criminal Proceedings as a Consequence of Mutual Recognition

Abstract

The chapter deals with strengthening procedural rights in criminal proceedings as a consequence of mutual recognition. It is divided into eight sections and includes concluding observations at the end. Section 15.1 focuses on acceptance of procedural rights at the European Union level. While Sect. 15.2 introduces the need for strengthening procedural rights, Sect. 15.3 analyses the Roadmap for strengthening procedural rights in criminal proceedings. Further, Sect. 15.4 focuses on the right to interpretation and translation, Sect. 15.5 focuses on the right to information, Sect. 15.6 focuses on the right of access to a lawyer and related rights, Sect. 15.7 focuses on presumption of innocence and the right to be present at trial and Sect. 15.8 focuses on procedural safeguards for children.