Measure Implementation

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

. It is possible for the police to hear a witness by telephone. There is no statutory regulation governing hearing witnesses by telephone. In Dutch penal cases the court never hears witnesses by telephone; witnesses must appear personally. The police may hear a witness by telephone concerning completely mundane matter

Legal Framework

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

N.A.

Competent Authority

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The competent authorities to receive requests are the regional International Legal Assistance Centres (the IRCs) and the National Legal Assistance Centre (LIRC). The police will execute the request.

Accepted languages

Accepted languages for the request/decision

N.A.

Execution deadline

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

N.A.

Concise legal practical information

Special requirements

N.A.

Last reviewed on 10 May 2022 by EJN Secretariat

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