Guide on videoconferencing in cross-border proceedings (PDF)
CONTENTS
1. CROSS-BORDER VIDEOCONFERENCING IN THE EU
1.1. Scope and Background
1.2. Overview of the Legal Framework in European Union law
2. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR VIDEOCONFERENCING
2.2. The Request
2.3. The Necessary Preparations
2.4. Interpretation
2.5. The Hearing
3. TECHNICAL ASPECTS
3.1. Background to Technical Requirements
3.2. General Arrangements and Quality Principles
3.2.1. Videoconferencing Equipment - Image
3.2.1. Videoconferencing Equipment - Sound
3.3. Operation of the videoconferencing equipment
3.3.1. Recordings and Use of Documents
3.3.2. Multipoint connections and bridging
ANNEXES
4. Annex I – Further Explanation of the Legal Framework for the Use of Videoconferencing in Cross-border Cases
4.1. The Legal Framework in Criminal Matters
4.2. The Legal Framework in Civil and Commercial Matters
5. Annex II - TECHNICAL STANDARDS
6. Annex III - KEY STEPS FOR USING VIDEOCONFERENCING IN CROSS-BORDER PROCEEDINGS
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