FULL-PROOF

Ensuring the due course of criminal proceedings by strengthening respect for the procedural rights of suspects and the accused

Check the FULL-PROOF Impact

As the team behind the FULL-PROOF project (Ensuring the due course of criminal proceedings by strengthening respect for the procedural rights of suspects and the accused), our goal is to improve criminal justice procedures by tackling breaches of procedural rights at the early stages of justice processes.

We work closely with police officers and lawyers to increase awareness and help them better understand how to effectively engage with suspects and the accused. By studying common breaches in how existing directives are applied and building on best practices, we aim to develop a framework to replicate successful approaches. This will make it easier to use existing tools and resources to support professionals and promote international collaboration.

More about the rights of suspects and accused persons:

A Union of equality must ensure the safety of all victims of crime while safeguarding the rights of suspects and accused persons

European Parliament resolution of 20 January 2021 on the implementation of the European Arrest Warrant and surrender procedures between Member States Read more

Learn About Our Goals

Address Breaches of Procedural Rights

Identify and tackle everyday violations of the rights enshrined in these Directives, encouraging action at both national and EU levels.

Promote Best Practices

Lay the groundwork for replicating effective practices across different countries, focusing on practical, day-to-day solutions.

Monitor the Current Situation in EU Member States

Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the state of procedural safeguards across EU member states, focusing on challenges and variations in their application.

Facilitate Dialogue

Foster cross-professional and international exchanges of experiences and practices to strengthen cooperation.

Raise Awareness

Promote greater understanding of procedural safeguards and their critical importance for upholding the Rule of Law.

Strengthen Knowledge

Improve the awareness and skills of frontline professionals to ensure they are better equipped to uphold procedural safeguards.

What We Will Deliver

Spotting and analysing issues: We identify and examine common challenges professionals face when respecting suspects' and accused persons' rights.
Sharing what works: We focus on replicating successful approaches to working with suspects and the accused, and we’re creating a framework to help others do the same.
Supporting professionals: We are developing easy-to-use resources for professionals, institutions, and organisations to improve their daily work.
Connecting people: We organise international events to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and encourage dialogue between different professions.
Spreading the word: We use engaging tools like videos and infographics to share the project’s results and inspire wider change.