# Directive 2012/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 on the right to information in criminal proceedings, Article 1: Subject matter

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Directive lays down rules concerning the right to information of suspects or accused persons, relating to their rights in criminal proceedings and to the accusation against them. It also lays down rules concerning the right to information of persons subject to a European Arrest Warrant relating to their rights.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2012/13/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2012-13/article-1
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