When disputes between EU citizens or criminal offences end up in court, it is important that the courts are independent and judge fairly and impartially in accordance with EU principles. Every EU citizen must be able to bring their case before a court and obtain justice on the basis of the same principles.
“For example, if you are tried for a criminal offence anywhere in the EU, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The principle of proportionality also applies; i.e., if you are convicted, the punishment must be proportionate to the offence.”
“The most important central court in the EU is the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). It is based in Luxembourg. The court ensures that the law is upheld when applying EU treaties.”
"The most important central court of the EU is the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). It is based in Luxembourg. The court ensures that the law is upheld in the application of the EU Treaties."