“European criminal judgment” means any final decision delivered by a criminal court of a Contracting State as a result of criminal proceedings;
European Treaty Series – No. 70
European Convention on the International Validity of Criminal Judgments
The Hague, 28th day of May 1970
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Georgia | Yes | No |
| Iceland | Yes | No |
| Latvia | Yes | No |
| Lithuania | Yes | No |
| Moldova | Yes | No |
| Montenegro | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Norway | Yes | No |
| Romania | Yes | No |
| San Marino | Yes | No |
| Serbia | Yes | No |
| Slovenia | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| Sweden | Yes | No |
| Turkey | Yes | No |
| Ukraine | Yes | No |
Preamble
The member States of the Council of Europe, signatory hereto, Considering that the fight against crime, which is becoming increasingly an international problem, calls for the use of modern and effective methods on an international scale; Convinced of the need to pursue a common criminal policy aimed at the protection of society; Conscious of the need to respect human dignity and to promote the rehabilitation of offenders; Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve greater unity between its Members,
Have agreed as follows:
