Fiches Belges: Portugal
Spontaneous exchange of information (401) 1. MEASURE IMPLEMENTATION |
Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation? | Yes. For the purposes of mutual judicial assistance, under the internal law on judicial cooperation, either upon authorization of the Minister for Justice or pursuant to the provisions of any agreement, treaty or convention to which Portugal is a Party, direct communication of information relating to criminal matters may be established between Portuguese and foreign authorities that assist judicial authorities |
2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State | Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA of 18 December 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the Member States of the European Union |
3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY TO: |
* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation | The Public Prosecution Offices | * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) | N/A |
4. ACCEPTED LANGUAGES |
Accepted languages for the request/decision | Portuguese or French. |
5. EXECUTION DEADLINE |
Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable) | Not applicable. |
6. CONCISE LEGAL PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
a. Special requirements | N/A | b. Other useful information | N/A |
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