The Network of National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs Network) was established in July 2005.

Council Resolution of 26 February 2010 on a Model Agreement for setting up a Joint Investigation Team (JIT):

On the other hand, that is, as we will see, the specific objective of the joint investigation team (JIT): to conduct a criminal investigation and "apportion blame".

On the other hand, that is, as we will see, the specific objective of the joint investigation team (JIT): to conduct a criminal investigation and “apportion blame”.

Europol and Eurojust should participate in these JITs as a matter of principle.

Establishment of a JIT in the Hague: Who is Leading this Criminal Investigation?

JITs can be set up with countries outside of the European Union as well, provided that a legal basis for the creation of such a JIT exists between the countries involved.

JITs can also be set up with and between States outside of the European Union, provided that a legal basis for the creation of such JIT exists between the States involved.

The European Commission will promote more regular use of JITs by Member States and will make sure that third countries are involved in JIT in cases with an international dimension.

Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM

ECM (entity in charge of maintenance) certificate Yes/No

ECM certificates shall be awarded by any competent certification body, chosen by the applicant entity in charge of maintenance.

ECM certificates shall be awarded by any competent certification body, chosen by the applicant entity in charge of maintenance.

In accordance with Directive 2004/49/EC, a certificate for an entity in charge of maintenance (ECM certificate) is valid throughout the Union.

An ECM certificate shall be valid for a period up to 5 years.

Criteria for accreditation or recognition of certification bodies involved in the assessment and award of ECM certificates

Criteria for accreditation or recognition of certification bodies involved in the assessment and award of ECM certificates

It shall include a system of surveillance to ensure continuing compliance with the applicable requirements after award of the ECM certificate.

It shall include a system of surveillance to ensure continuing compliance with the applicable requirements after award of the ECM certificate.