The study aimed at evaluating the existing policy and legislative framework (and namely the legislative measures transposing the Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA -hereafter also Framework Decision or FwD) in combatting fraud in and counterfeiting of non-cash payment (NCP) instruments and...

This evaluation assesses the degree of implementation of the EU Drugs Strategy 2013- 2020 and the Action Plan 2013-2016 in terms of outputs and, to the extent possible, impacts. It looks at the extent to which the objectives of the EU Drugs Strategy have been achieved, highlighting the areas...

This study aims to map alternatives to coercive sanctions (ACS) for drug law offences and drug-related crimes that are available under the law in each EU member state and describe the use of these sanctions in practice. This was complemented by a review of international research on the...

In accordance with the Better Regulation guidelines a mandatory public consultation was conducted to inform the Mid-Term Assessment of the EU Drugs Strategy 2013-2020 and the final evaluation of the EU Action Plan on Drugs 2013-2016. The consultation was launched on 15 February 2016 on the...

The present study served to provide inputs for a Commission's evaluation of Directive 2011/93 on combating child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and the impact assessment on possible additional EU action in the area of CSAE. The core problems, drivers and issues of the fight against CSAE in...

This Study is based on a targeted consultation of relevant stakeholders. The issue of freezing and confiscation is a technical and specialised topic which is dealt with by a rather limited number of experts working in this area (namely prosecutors, judges, lawyers, bar associations, officials...

This Study is based on a targeted consultation of relevant stakeholders. The issue of freezing and confiscation is a technical and specialised topic which is dealt with by a rather limited number of experts working in this area (namely prosecutors, judges, lawyers, bar associations, officials...

Investigations into serious and organised crime require the analysis of increasing amounts of data (e.g. from seized devices). Judicial authorities and investigators are able to use electronic data that did not exist before, delivering key evidence in concrete cases. In this context, the use of...

Investigations into serious and organised crime require the analysis of increasing amounts of data (e.g. from seized devices). Judicial authorities and investigators are able to use electronic data that did not exist before, delivering key evidence in concrete cases. In this context, the use of...