European Union: Crime

The recent judgment of the Cyprus Court of Appeal in CCSRE Real Estate Company Ltd v. Theodorou Menelaou (Crim. App. 94/2022, 31.10.2025) brings to the forefront a long-standing yet sensitive issue: when does a tenant's continued occupation of a property

Cyprus has enacted a new sanctions framework that criminalises the violation or circumvention of EU restrictive measures.

Recently, various cases have arisen – from ‘spiking' committed by bar staff and the case of rape in Leuven to the prosecution of various public figures – that have once again fuelled debate within society on the subject of consent and about unacceptable and inappropriate behaviour.

Η έννοια της πρόκλησης θανάτου λόγω αλόγιστης, απερίσκεπτης ή επικίνδυνης πράξης συνιστά έναν ι

The concept of causing death by reason of a rash, reckless or dangerous act constitutes a special area of criminal liability, which is distinct from the crimes of murder/manslaughter with intent.

"A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;" wrote Shakespeare some 400 or so years ago in one of the most sombre love stories ever written.

La justice pénale négociée: une nécessité qui s'impose?

Cross-border VAT: guide, customs aspects and sanctions. Manage the import of your boat correctly.

Criminal tax matters were the main focus for the German Public Prosecution Offices in 2024. Large-scale criminal investigation proceedings were launched...