Fiches Belges: Dinamarca

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

The provisions of The Administration of Justice Act explicitly apply to witness examinations requested by foreign public authorities (compare The Administration of Justice Act § 190). A request for observance of a special form or procedure, including examination conducted from abroad by use of telecommunication equipment, must, where possible, be complied with, unless such compliance would clearly be incompatible with Danish Law.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

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: The 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: The 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

The hearing of a witness via telephone may only be conducted provided that the questions asked are simple of nature and that the witness gives his or her consent.

b. Other useful information

N.A.