The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is "deeply disappointed" by Mexico's decision to close its investigation of ex-Defense Minister Salvador Cienfuegos, after the Mexican attorney general decided not to press charges.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is "deeply disappointed" by Mexico's decision to close its investigation of ex-Def.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is "deeply disappointed" by Mexico's decision to close its investigation of ex-Defense Minister Salvador Cienfuegos, after the Mexican attorney general decided not to press charges.
European Investigation Orders
European Investigation Orders can no longer be issued to obtain evidence located in the UK or in EU member states for UK investigations.
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The UK left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. After the end of the transition period at 11pm on 31 December 2020, the following no longer apply to the UK:
the European Investigation Order (EIO)
the 2000 Convention and related Protocol on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters
Therefore an EIO can no longer be issued to obtain evidence located in the UK or to obtain evidence located in EU member states for use in UK criminal investigations or proceedings.