EU Criminal Law after Lisbon: Rights, Trust and the Transformation of Justice in Europe

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive monograph delves into the profound impact of the Treaty of Lisbon on EU criminal law, offering a comprehensive analysis of its effects. By focusing on key areas of criminal law and procedure, the book assesses the extent to which the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty has transformed European criminal justice and evaluates the impact of post-Lisbon legislation on national criminal justice systems.

The monograph examines the constitutionalisation of EU criminal law after Lisbon, delving into the influence of institutional and constitutional developments in the field, including the impact of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on EU criminal law. The analysis spans a wide range of criminal justice aspects, encompassing criminalisation, judicial co-operation, prosecution, and the enforcement of sanctions.

In-depth and rigorous, the book provides a detailed analysis and evaluation of the powers of the Union to harmonise substantive criminal law, exploring the interplay between European Union law and national substantive criminal law. It also explores the evolution of the Europeanisation of prosecution, from horizontal co-operation between national criminal justice systems to forms of vertical integration, as exemplified by the development of Eurojust and the establishment of a European Public Prosecutors Office.

The monograph further examines the operation of the principle of mutual recognition, focusing particularly on the European Arrest Warrant System, and its implications for the relationship between mutual trust and fundamental rights. It also explores EU legislation in the field of criminal procedure, including legislation on the rights of the defendant and the victim.

The book also delves into the relationship between EU criminal law and citizenship of the Union, examining how EU law shapes the legal status and rights of individuals within the Union. Additionally, it explores the evolution of an EU model of preventive justice, as exemplified by the proliferation of measures aimed at preventing crime and promoting justice.

Overall, this monograph serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the impact of the Treaty of Lisbon on EU criminal law and its implications for the future of European criminal justice.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509924769