Fiches Belges: Irlanda
Audiencia de sospechosos/personas acusadas: por videoconferencia (711) 1. MEASURE IMPLEMENTATION |
Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation? | There is no provision in Irish law for the questionning of suspects or accused persons by video conference. However, if a suspect or witness is required to give evidence at a trial, they can be summoned to attend. 8-12 weeks notice must be given to the central authority. |
2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State | N/A |
3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY TO: |
* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation | N/A | * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) | N/A |
4. ACCEPTED LANGUAGES |
Accepted languages for the request/decision | English/Irish |
5. EXECUTION DEADLINE |
Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable) | N/A |
6. CONCISE LEGAL PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
a. Special requirements | N/A | b. Other useful information | Suspect cannot be compelled to answer questions at a trial. |
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