In terms of the use of videoconference in cross border cases, studies have shown that from a technical perspective videoconferencing systems employed in different Member States are interoperable. In several Member States videoconferencing equipment is widely available in court rooms. In the absence of technical obstacles more attention should be devoted to awareness-raising about the potential use of videoconferences and to creating practical tools to facilitate videoconferencing.
For this purpose, within this section you can find the following information:
Council Recommendations - ‘Promoting the use of and sharing of best practices on cross-border videoconferencing in the area of justice in the Member States and at EU level’
Final Report (1210 Kb)
from the Council Working Group on e-Law (e-Justice) - Expert Group on videoconferencing (Annexes below)
Practice guide for the application of the Regulation on the Taking of Evidence (74 Kb)
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