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Directive 2012/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Directive 2012/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 on the right to information in criminal proceedings
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ANNEX II
Indicative model Letter of Rights for persons arrested on the basis of a European Arrest Warrant
The sole purpose of this model is to assist national authorities in drawing up their Letter of Rights at national level. Member States are not bound to use this model. When preparing their Letter of Rights, Member States may amend this model in order to align it with their national rules and add further useful information.
You have been arrested on the basis of a European Arrest Warrant. You have the following rights:
A.INFORMATION ABOUT THE EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT
You have the right to be informed about the content of the European Arrest Warrant on the basis of which you have been arrested.
B.ASSISTANCE OF A LAWYER
You have the right to speak confidentially to a lawyer. A lawyer is independent from the police. Ask the police if you need help to get in contact with a lawyer, the police shall help you. In certain cases the assistance may be free of charge. Ask the police for more information.
C.INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION
If you do not speak or understand the language spoken by the police or other competent authorities, you have the right to be assisted by an interpreter, free of charge. The interpreter may help you to talk to your lawyer and must keep the content of that communication confidential. You have the right to a translation of the European Arrest Warrant in a language you understand. You may in some circumstances be provided with an oral translation or summary.
D.POSSIBILITY TO CONSENT
You may consent or not consent to being surrendered to the State seeking you. Your consent would speed up the proceedings. [Possible addition of certain Member States: It may be difficult or even impossible to change this decision at a later stage.] Ask the authorities or your lawyer for more information.
E.HEARING
If you do not consent to your surrender, you have the right to be heard by a judicial authority.
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