Hufnagel, Saskia --- "Policing and prosecution of transnational crime" [2019] ELECD 2977; in Mitsilegas, Valsamis; Hufnagel, Saskia; Moiseienko, Anton (eds), "Research Handbook on Transnational Crime" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 32

Book Title: Research Handbook on Transnational Crime

Editor(s): Mitsilegas, Valsamis; Hufnagel, Saskia; Moiseienko, Anton

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 4

Section Title: Policing and prosecution of transnational crime

Author(s): Hufnagel, Saskia

Number of pages: 19

Abstract/Description:

The chapter focuses on cross-border law enforcement and resulting prosecutions to counter transnational crime in the light of international, regional and bilateral legal frameworks. Some of the practices outlined in this chapter are authorised by international and transnational treaties and agreements, others are the result of longstanding practice and historical evolution in border regions. Most of these formal (treaties and agreements) and informal (non-binding arrangements) practices have arisen from a common cross-border crime problem. Others are the result of membership in a particular multinational group, such as the European Union (EU), offering possibilities for advanced multilateral common practices, such as the establishment of Joint Investigation Teams under EU legislation. The first three parts of the chapter give examples of cooperation under the three different types of frameworks. The fourth part looks critically at some case studies and specific problem areas. Before concluding, case law will be critically assessed with regard to the judicial application of transnational policing provisions in national contexts.