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COVID-19 and the justice system in Europe: lawyers' association sounds the alarm

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Law COVID-19 Human rights Civil liberties
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EU

27 May 2020

The pandemic is taking its toll upon the criminal justice system in EU member states, according to the CCBE.

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"The CCBE urges the European institutions and all member states to:

- Facilitate the complete reactivation of justice systems in Europe, while promoting health and safety measures
- Invest in justice and legal aid urgently
- Provide support to promote access to justice and guarantee citizens rights"

EU: COVID-19 and the justice system: CCBE Statement on the reactivation of justice in Europe: The CCBE sounds an alarm bell for justice in Europe (pdf)

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