Fiches Belges: Дания

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

During investigation: Questioning of a suspect is possible provided that the normal rules applying to the questioning of suspects are observed. See no. 710 on ‘hearing suspects/person accused’. During trial: For the court to allow the accused to partake in the trial via video conference the case must concern; a matter which will only result in prison for a maximum of 1 year, a fine, confiscation, disqualification, default fines or damages, and the presiding judge must find video conference justifiable in regard to upholding the accused’s rights as guaranteed by his or her presence.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

The Convention of 20 April 1959 on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters and the Convention of 29 May 2000 on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

For serious economic offences: The State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crimes. Other offences: Local Police and Prosecution District.

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

For serious economic offences: The State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crimes. Other offences: Local Police and Prosecution District.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Denmark will receive requests in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish or English but will also receive requests in French and German although translation may be done at sending states expense.

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N.A.

a. Special requirements

N.A.

b. Other useful information

N.A.