Guidelines on Joint Investigation Teams Involving Third Countries

Guidelines on Joint Investigation Teams Involving Third Countries June 2022 Criminal justice across borders Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3 1. Legal framework for setting up JITs with third countries .....................................................................4 1.1. General ........................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Bases for setting up a JIT with or between third countries ............................................................. 4 1.2.1. Multilateral agreements ......................................................................................................... 4 1.2.2. Bilateral agreements............................................................................................................... 5 1.2.3. National legislation ................................................................................................................. 5 1.2.4. Principle of reciprocity ............................................................................................................ 5 2. Legal/practical issues and best practices identified with regard to JITs involving third countries ........6 2.1. Set-up process...