3 Amendments of Georgios PAPANIKOLAOU related to 2010/0215(COD)
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Information about rights should be given to all suspected and accused persons promptly at the outset of criminal proceedings, be it orally or in writing. Information about rights to be given under this Directive should as a minimum requirement under this Directive include information on the right of access to a lawyer, the right to be informed of the charge and, where appropriate, to be given access to the case-file, the right to interpretation and translation for those who do not understand the language of the proceedings and the right to be brought promptly before a court if the suspected or accused person is arrested. Access to the case-file could be facilitated by the development of e-justice, which would allow online access to the whole case-file. This development will lead to a reduction in the costs for judicial authorities of the Member States and for citizens who want to have in their possession copies of the crucial documents of the case-file. Finally, this will lead to a reduction in the risk of possible damage of the evidentiary material related to the case. This is without prejudice to information to be given on other procedural rights stemming from the Charter, the ECHR, the ICCPR and applicable EU legislation as interpreted by the relevant courts and tribunals.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, a child means every person below the age of 18 years. In all action relating to children, the child's best interests must be a primary consideration. Children who are suspected or accused of having committed a criminal offence need specific protection due to their vulnerability on the grounds of age and should receive detailed information in simple and accessible language regarding the charges against them in accordance with their age and their level of maturity.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a Member State in the course of criminal proceedings, he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing (Letter of Rights). He shall be given an opportunity to read the Letter of Rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty. Access to the case-file could be facilitated by the development of e-justice, which would allow online access to the whole case-file.