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CJEU, EU criminal law

New AG opinion in controversial Spanish case about a rapper convicted for "glorifying terrorism"

A European Arrest Warrant waives the 'dual criminality' rule only based on the penalties in force when the offence was committed: curia.europa.eu/juris/document…
Background to today's CJEU opinion on the Spanish European Arrest Warrant issued for a rapper after a conviction for "glorifying terrorism".

Note that the free speech point was not sent to the CJEU (see para 107 of AG opinion)

theguardian.com/world/2018/may…
CJEU, more EU criminal law

New AG opinions on whether prosecutors are independent enough to issue European Arrest Warrants

1 France: curia.europa.eu/juris/document…
2 Sweden: curia.europa.eu/juris/document…
3 Belgium: curia.europa.eu/juris/document…
Background case law analysis eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/search?q=prose…
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Steve Peers
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1/ This is either ignorant or dishonest about Trump's trade policy on drug pricing. It's the other way around - Trump's policy is to *increase* the prices paid for drugs outside the US.
2/ Here's Trump's policy on drug pricing in his own words, objecting to "unreasonably low prices" outside the US - from the House of Lords library briefing on "the NHS and future trade deals", 4 July 2019
3/ Some have objected to Corbyn saying that Trump seeks "full market access" for medical products. But this phrase is found in the Trump administration's own public document setting out its objectives in the US/UK talks.
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Steve Peers
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From the summary of the US/UK free trade talks

"The impact of some patent issues raised on NHS access to generic drugs (ie cheaper drugs) will be a key consideration going forward"

Appears to suggest that patents with impact on NHS drug pricing are part of the negotiations
"We also agreed to come back to some of the specific issues such as GIs and pharma patents"
Can't be denied that patents, therefore NHS drug pricing, is under discussion in US/UK free trade talks - although this falls short of "selling off the NHS"
This doesn't mean that Trump will necessarily be successful on pharma patents/NHS drug pricing issues in theUS/UK free trade talk. But it's accurate to say that at least this specific issue impacting on the NHS is being discussed, and untrue to deny that it's being discussed.
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Johnson has no money for women pensioners, but money was no object for his no deal Brexit preparation #BBCQuestionTime
Johnson avoided answering the question about Vote Leave's breach of election spending law #BBCQuestionTime
Also Johnson failed to answer this important question #BBCQuestionTime
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Shehab Khan
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NEW: Theresa May has written to Jeremy Corbyn outlining her response to Labour’s Brexit proposals.

At first glance, seems like May has conceded very little to Corbyn (rejecting 3 out of his 5 demands).

Here is the letter and a quick summary:
Corbyn called for a permanent UK-wide customs union and an agreement that includes a UK say on future EU trade deals.

May rejects this outright, says Corbyn wants a say in future EU trade deals rather than the ability for the UK to strike its own.

Minimal movement from May.
Corbyn called for close alignment with the single market, underpinned by “shared institutions and obligations”.

May says she does not understand what Corbyn means by "shared institutions.." and her deal is the “closest relationship possible outside the SM”.

Minimal movement.
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HonestReporting
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Twisted new op-ed in the @nytimes seeks to abuse Martin Luther King Day to attack Israel - a country he proudly defended.

honestreporting.com/new-york-times…
@nytimes The article is a smear, rife with omissions, inaccuracies, and devoid of context. It's hard to know where to start. With the imagery of an ominously powerful Israel lobby? With the patently false claim of Jewish-only roads?
@nytimes The latter in particular is demonstrably false and utterly lamentable. The roads are divided on the basis of nationality. Palestinian residents of Israel have the same right to go there as Jews have. We demand a correction, @nytimes.
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Brigid Laffan
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@CER_Grant @NewStatesman @CER_EU Thoughtful & interesting with important insights but must disagree on a number of issues @BrigidLaffan
@CER_Grant @NewStatesman @CER_EU 1. The U.K. post Brexit cannot avail of the European Arrest Warrant unless there is ECJ oversight- any request would be challenged in EU27 courts. Other areas that involve individual rights are similar @BrigidLaffan
@CER_Grant @NewStatesman @CER_EU 2. It is really dangerous for the #UK’s future to wrap itself in a punishment narrative-the #EU has not bullied the UK is leaving on a voluntary basis-comfort blanket of EU punishment will prevent the state & society of taking ownership of the choices it has made @BrigidLaffan
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EU Court’s Adv-Gen opinion on #Poland #FairTrial case is out. Thread to follow curia.europa.eu/juris/document…
Irish High Court was asked by Polish Gov to extradite Mr Celmer under EU law for trial on drug charges. Irish judge ruled Poland’s Gov has seriously undermined rule of law by taking political control over judges (agreeing with Euro Commission) 2/
So Irish Court asked Court of Justice of EU to rule on # approach Irish Court should take. AG opinion is advice to CJEU on how CJEU should rule. Mostly CJEU takes that advice, but not always. 3/
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Nick Gutteridge
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1/ It got lost in the Brexit maelstrom yesterday, but the EU Parliament's association agreement resolution championed by @guyverhofstadt is a serious document worthy of some consideration. Here are the rather lengthy highlights.
2/ Flexibility is the buzzword. An association agreement provides an overall framework within which the UK and EU could thrash out the terms of a unique future relationship. UK talk of a 'special model' rankles in Brussels whereas this is ‘EU language’ as one source explained.
3/ Ireland: An association agreement maintains regulatory alignment with the EU and could include a customs plug-in. It would also entail Britain’s ongoing participation in the PEACE programme.
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Peter Foster
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The #EU decision to trigger "nuclear option" #article7 against Poland is extremely awkward for UK and bad news for a deeply divided EU leadership that lost its head when Macron got elected. A 1/thread

telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/2…
First. The problem for Mrs May, both immediate and longer term.

1. The UK has invested huge amount of diplomatic capital in expanding UK-Polish relationship after #Brexit

German MEP on recent visit said Polish officials joking about sheer number of UK ministers who visited/2
They sent 150 Lightdragoons for Nato trip-wire, started Belvedere Forum and even deployed heavy weaponry (Wills n Kate) in the Summer.

Tomorrow May, Hammond and Boris all going. A PM, Fgn Sec and Chancellor in one hit. That's serious diplomatic love. /3
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