Fiches Belges: Irlande
Audition de témoins: par vidéo (703) 1. MEASURE IMPLEMENTATION |
Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation? | Yes. Section 67 and 68 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 allows for the questionning of witnesses by video link. If the Minister is satisfied that it is not desirable or practicable for them to give evidence in person. 8-12 weeks minimum notice is required as the allocation of court time is not within the remit of the Central authority. |
2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State | Convention/Protocol |
3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY TO: |
* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation | Minister for Justice and Equality Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice and Equality. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 | * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) | District Court |
4. ACCEPTED LANGUAGES |
Accepted languages for the request/decision | Irish/English |
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 | N/A |
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