Fiches Belges: United Kingdom (Third Country)

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

Yes, this measure allows for a foreign law enforcement officer who is carrying out relevant surveillance outside the UK which is lawful on that territory, to carry out surveillance inside the UK, in an instance where it is not practicable for a UK officer to carry out the surveillance. Such requests can be executed via police co-operation This measure has limits in terms of the carrying of firearms and the distance within the UK officers can travel.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Article 40 Convention Implementing the Schengen Acquis

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Requests can be executed via police co-operation NCA are the Central Authority Requests should be submitted to the UK International Crime Bureau (INTERPOL, Europol and SIRENE). For countries managing Article 40 requests through SIRENE channels requests may be submitted to: message@uk.sirenemail2.eu OR sirene@nca.x.gsi.gov.uk For countries managing Article 40 requests through INTERPOL channels requests may be submitted to: ncb.manchester@gb.igcs.int OR manchester@nca.x.gsi.gov.uk The UK International Crime Bureau is contactable on 0044 207 238 8115 (24 hours)

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

If the request is accepted, the request will be referred to the relevant law enforcement agency.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Where possible requests should be provided in English. If it is not possible to provide an English translation the UK International Crime Bureau (INTERPOL, Europol & SIRENE) may be able to provide a full or partial translation of the request. The languages covered on a full-time basis are French and Spanish.

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

N/A

a. Special requirements

Dual criminality applies.

b. Other useful information

The link below gives information for competent authorities abroad about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mutual-legal-assistance-mla-requests