Fiches Belges

Summon a witness to the District court to be questioned under oath. It is also possible to have an interview by the police on a voluntary basis. The specific wording of the caution required by the requesting state can be used. In either instance the witness cannot be compelled to answer questions. Section 63 of the Criminal Justice Mutual Assistance Act 2008 sets out the standard procedure for hearing witnesses in the State and taking their evidence for use in proceedings in another country.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State Convention/Protocol

Ireland * receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) District Court

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Clarification depending on request can be sought from the Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2