Europe and Japan Cooperation in the Fight against Cross-border Crime: Challenges and Perspectives

This book is the first to map and critically analyze the legalization of EU-Japan cooperation in criminal justice matters, charting the existing legal instruments that regulate cooperation between European states and Japan. It examines which forms of cooperation are regulated by EU Law and which are not, and takes stock through selected case studies of the functioning in practice of cooperation between the EU, single European States, and Japan. The book focuses particularly on police cooperation, exchange of electronic evidence, mutual legal assistance, extradition, transfer of prisoners, and data exchanges. It also looks at the implications for the fight against crime of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, Strategic Partnership Agreement, and the European Commission Adequacy decision.

Format: Hardback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is a pioneering exploration into the legal framework governing EU-Japan cooperation in criminal justice matters, providing a comprehensive analysis and critical evaluation of the existing legal instruments that regulate this vital partnership. It charts the trajectory of EU-Japan cooperation in combating crime, highlighting the key legal instruments that govern this collaboration.

In Chapter 1, the book delves into the historical background and contextualization of EU-Japan cooperation in criminal justice, shedding light on the factors that have shaped this partnership and the challenges it has faced. It also provides an overview of the legal instruments that regulate EU-Japan cooperation, including the EU-Japan MLA Agreement, the Europol-Japan National Police Agency Working Arrangement, the negotiations on a PNR Agreement, and the Council of Europe Convention for Transfer of Sentenced Persons.

Chapter 2 delves into the specific areas of cooperation between the EU and Japan, focusing on police cooperation, exchange of electronic evidence, mutual legal assistance, extradition, transfer of prisoners, and data exchanges. It examines the legal frameworks and mechanisms that govern these areas of cooperation, highlighting the successes and challenges encountered in their implementation.

Chapter 3 explores the implications of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, Strategic Partnership Agreement, and the European Commission Adequacy decision for the fight against crime. It examines how these agreements impact the legal framework governing EU-Japan cooperation, the potential risks and benefits associated with them, and the steps that need to be taken to ensure that they are implemented effectively.

Chapter 4 provides a concluding reflection on the significance of this book, emphasizing its contributions to the field of EU Criminal law, EU-Japan cooperation, Japanese studies, transnational crime, and comparative criminal justice. It highlights the need for continued research and dialogue to enhance EU-Japan cooperation in criminal justice and promote global security.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners interested in EU-Japan cooperation, criminal justice, and international relations. Its comprehensive analysis and critical evaluation of the legal framework governing EU-Japan cooperation provide a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate on transnational crime and security.

Chapter 1 and 9 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 licence.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032257204