Fiches Belges: Denmark

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

Yes. The Administration of Justice Act allows for statements from expert sources in cases involving technical issues. Such statements are usually given by the tax authorities, medico-legal councils, departments for forensic medicine and the like. Also expert statements from non-government sources are accepted.

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: 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: 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.