Fiches Belges: Netherlands

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

In the Netherlands is no law governing confrontation. Confrontation includes: single confrontation, selection confrontation (line-up / so called "Oslo method"), video-confrontation, multiple photo confrontation, voice recognition, using tracker dogs. Execution of this measure is similar to the regulations concerning hearing of witnesses (section 702).

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

N/A

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The competent authorities are the regional International Legal Assistance Centres (the IRCs) and the National Legal Assistance Centre (LIRC).

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

Investigation officer; public prosecutor. In case of more serious crime it is strongly recommended to consult the public prosecutor.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

One of the official languages of the Council of Europe, but preferably in English or German or a translation in the Dutch language.

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

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A