Stronger language rights for EU citizens in criminal trials

«New measures to guarantee EU citizens access to translation and interpretation in their own language when facing a criminal trial in another Member State got the backing of the EP Civil Liberties Committee on Thursday. Talks will now begin with the Council with the aim of reaching a compromise before the summer. The initiative was put forward by 13 Member States and is the first step in a series of measures designed to lay down common EU standards in criminal law cases.» European Parliament