Commentary on Judgment No. 47700 of 30/12/2024: European Arrest Warrant and Extradition Procedure

The judgment No. 47700 of December 30, 2024, issued by the Court of Appeal of Brescia, represents an important clarification regarding the extradition procedures related to the European arrest warrant. In particular, the Court ruled on the request for consent to extradition of a person already surrendered, pursuant to Article 31-bis of Law No. 69 of 2005. This article is crucial for understanding how member states of the European Union can cooperate in criminal matters.

The Request for Consent to Extradition

According to the judgment, the request from the judicial authority of the issuing member state for the executing member state to grant consent for extradition to a third country must follow specific procedures. In particular, the Court referred to Article 39 of Law No. 69 of 2005, which establishes that such a request is governed by the extradition procedures set forth in Articles 710 and 711 of the Italian Code of Criminal Procedure.

  • Article 710: Governs the active extradition procedure.
  • Article 711: Concerns guarantees for passive extradition.

This distinction is fundamental, as it determines how the authorities must interact and collaborate with each other while ensuring the fundamental rights of the individual involved.

The Implications of the Judgment

The judgment in question highlights the importance of cooperation among member states within the European Union, especially in the field of criminal justice. The Court of Appeal of Brescia reaffirmed that the request for consent to extradition should not be viewed as an obstacle, but as a necessary step to ensure legality and public order even beyond national borders.

European arrest warrant - Request for consent to subsequent extradition of the surrendered individual to a third country pursuant to Article 31-bis of Law No. 69 of 2005 - Applicable procedure - Indication. Regarding the European arrest warrant, the request from the judicial authority of the issuing member state for the executing member state to grant consent, as provided for by Article 31-bis of Law No. 69 of April 22, 2005, for the surrendered person to be extradited to a third country, is governed, based on the provisions of Article 39 of the same law, by the procedure dictated for extradition by Articles 710 and 711 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Conclusions

In conclusion, judgment No. 47700 of December 30, 2024, represents a significant step towards more effective coordination of criminal justice policies among the member states of the European Union. The importance of following the procedures established by Italian law, in conjunction with European provisions, ensures the protection of the rights of individuals involved and promotes a fairer and more transparent justice system.

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