Publisher's Synopsis
Eurojust (the EU Judicial Co-operation Unit) was established by a Council Decision in February 2002 to facilitate judicial co-operation in criminal matters within the EU. It comprises a group of full-time judges and prosecutors, one from each of the 25 EU member states, who assist national authorities in investigation and prosecuting serious cross-border crime, such as terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering and trafficking in human beings. The Committee's report finds that Eurojust has proved itself to be a highly effective means of facilitating co-operation in these matters, and notes that the Office of the European Public Prosecutor (to be established in due course) should build on its approach. Five key recommendations are made to further enhance the effectiveness of Eurojust including the need for data protection rules and for closer co-operation with Europol and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
