European Arrest Warrant and The Fundamental Rights of The Requested Person
The adoption of a unified surrender procedure among judicial authorities of European Union (EU) member states, based on the principle of mutual recognition and trust, has accelerated and simplified the extradition process while simultaneously limiting the ability of the executing state’s judicial authority to examine claims of potential violations of the fundamental rights of the requested person. Initially, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) adhered to a doctrinal approach, emphasising the respect for fundamental rights and freedoms by all EU member states.
