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If you are the victim of a crime, you can find full information about your rights here.
Summary of the criminal process
The following is a summary of the normal stages in the criminal process:
- Investigation
- Prosecution
- Hearing of the case in the Court of First Instance
- Review of the case in the Court of Appeal
- Review of the case in the Supreme Court
- Review of current court rulings
Details about all of these stages in the process and about your rights can be found in the factsheets.
This information is not a substitute for legal advice and is intended to be for guidance only.
Role of the European Commission
Please note that the European Commission has no role in criminal proceedings in Member States and cannot assist you if you have a complaint. Information is provided in these factsheets about how to complain and to whom.
Click on the links below to find the information that you need
My rights during the investigation
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Last update:
19/08/2024
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