Fiches Belges: Belgium

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

Yes. This measure can involve either a request to “loan” an undercover agent or the infiltration by a foreign undercover agent in the Belgian territory. Alternative measure: Infiltration by the agents of the requested State ( see fiche 201).

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

1959 Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters; 2000 Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The federal prosecutor

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

N/A

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Dutch, French and German Important remarks: before the execution, the letter of request will be translated by the Belgian prosecutor if the language is not the language of the judicial area where the letter of request has to be executed. It is recommended, when possible, to obtain previously the information about the correct language.

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

N/A

a. Special requirements

Content of the international letters rogatory: at least Art. 14 of the 1959 Convention

b. Other useful information

N/A