Lawyer at Europol

Lawyers of our law firm "Prikhodko & Partners" provide qualified legal services on issues related to Europol. Europol is an international organization whose purpose is to combat crime in the territory of the countries that are members of the European Union. This organization ensures the security of both legal entities and individuals. Our lawyers have positive practical experience of interacting with the bodies of the European police. In this article, we will consider in detail the features of protecting the rights of an individual in the territory of the countries of the European Union.

Europol and Interpol: what is the difference?

First of all, let us note that Europol is a law enforcement agency of the European Union. Its purpose is to strengthen interaction in the field of cooperation between the competent authorities of the states that are part of the EU. The main areas of such interaction are:

1. Fighting criminal groups and organizations.
2. Countering terrorism.
3. Cybercrime, organized fight against money laundering.
4. Combating other forms of serious crime that affect the interests of two or more states that are members of the European Union.

In some cases, the activities of Europol are identified with Interpol. In fact, this is a misconception. Europol and Interpol are completely different bodies. Each of these organizations has its own tasks and developed tools. As noted above, Europol specializes in combating cross-border crime in the EU countries. In turn, Interpol's activities go far beyond the borders of the European Union. As of today, more than 190 countries are under Interpol's jurisdiction. The main goal of its activities is to combat international crime.

So, if you are faced with the problem of crime within the European Union, this is the competence of Europol.

How is a person put on the wanted list at Europol?

The international search for a legal entity/individual is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies. The following criteria are taken into account when putting a person on the wanted list at Europol:

• The presence of sufficient evidence.

This concerns evidence of criminal acts committed in the territory of countries that are members of the European Union.

• The risk of the person absconding.

A person suspected of committing illegal acts may be absconding from law enforcement, for example, by leaving Ukraine.

• Public danger.

The person may pose a threat to society, for example, due to the risk of committing criminal acts again.

To put a person on the European wanted list, a corresponding request is submitted to Europol. In the vast majority of cases, this procedure is initiated by law enforcement, investigative authorities or a lawyer.

How to send a request to Europol?

To prepare a request to Europol, our lawyers prepare a number of legal documents that are duly certified. Legal support from lawyers “Prikhodko & Partners” ensures a prompt resolution of the issue.

A request to this organization involves the preparation and submission of:

1. An official letter. The detailed letter should disclose the reasons for the request and describe specific data. This document is signed by an authorized person - a representative of the competent authorities.
2. Documents that identify the person (copies of passport, identification code, etc.).
3. Documents confirming the legal grounds for submitting the request.
4. The documents provided must confirm the legality and validity of the request (official request from representatives of law enforcement agencies, court order, etc.).

It is worth noting that the request form to Europol is standardized and is provided by this organization to significantly simplify the processing of requests. Our lawyers will prepare this document qualitatively and promptly.

Is it possible to remove a person from the wanted list in Europol?

Removing a person from the wanted list in Interpol is possible only in accordance with the legislation of the European Union and the rules of the functioning of the personal data system. To do this, the lawyers of "Prikhodko & Partners" contact the relevant organizations that specialize in the processing of personal data and can carry out the procedure for deleting information from the Europol database. This is a rather complex legal process that requires an understanding of the norms of European law. The process of considering a request and documents can last from several weeks to 2-3 months.

A lawyer at Europol "Prikhodko & Partners" will be able to protect your rights qualitatively! Our specialists successfully appeal the decision to put a person on the international wanted list, we represent the interests of legal entities and individuals in the law enforcement agencies of the EU countries. You can trust us!

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