Fiches Belges: Pays-Bas

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

Yes, it is. A letter of request is not required, but in case the provided information will be used as evidence before the court, permission has to be required through a formal letter of request. Spontaneous exchange of information through Police channels is allowed.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

- The Schengen Agreement (19 June 1990) - The EU Convention on Mutual Assistance in criminal matters between the member states of the European Union (29 May 2000), article 7. - 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

* 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). A special public prosecutor authorised to deal with criminal intelligence information.

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

The police is competent to execute the measure. A special public prosecutor will be involved by the police.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

There are no special requirements.

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

Not applicable.

a. Special requirements

Must be agreed in detail on the basis of the concrete case.

b. Other useful information

Depends on the details of the concrete case.