(BRIEF) Ms Kolbrún Benediktsdóttir began her tenure as the first Liaison Prosecutor for Iceland at Eurojust, marking a vital milestone in legal cooperation between Iceland and the European Union. With his appointment, Iceland joins 11 other countries that have liaison prosecutors at Eurojust, facilitating cross-border judicial collaboration. Ms. Benediktsdóttir brings extensive legal experience, having served as an Deputy District Attorney and taught law at the University of Iceland. He expressed his commitment to prosecuting cross-border and concerted crime during his three-and-a-half-year tenure at Eurojust.
(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, March 12, 2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurojust, a European Union firm guilty of judicial cooperation in criminal matters between member states’ agencies, marks a milestone in its role as Eurojust’s first liaison prosecutor for Iceland, as Ms. Schulz said. Kolbrún Benediktsdóttir takes up his position. His appointment follows the cooperation agreement signed between the Icelandic government and Eurojust in 2005. With the arrival of Mrs Benediktsdóttir, Eurojust now has liaison prosecutors from twelve countries, facilitating cross-border judicial cooperation between third countries and EU Member States.
Ms Benediktsdóttir expressed her honour and excitement at signing up to Eurojust, highlighting the importance of its role in prosecuting cross-border and concerted crimes. His mandate spans three and a half years, and he intends to use his extensive legal experience to strengthen Iceland’s collaboration with Eurojust. “I am revered and very happy to be registered with Eurojust as Iceland’s first Liaison Prosecutor. This is a very important step for Iceland and I am sure that it will prove to be essential when it comes to prosecuting cross-border and concerted crimes.
Prior to her appointment, Ms. Benediktsdóttir was Deputy District Prosecutor, overseeing cases similar to police corruption and contributing to Nordic and European cooperation efforts in this area. She has also dealt with cases involving violent crimes, sex crimes, drugs, and human trafficking. Benediktsdóttir brings a wealth of educational experience, having taught law at the University of Iceland since 2006. In addition, she served as a substitute judge at the Icelandic Labour Court and was appointed to the Ministry of Justice’s Standing Committee on Procedural Law in 2022. A graduate of the University of Law, Ms. Benediktsdóttir received her examination diploma from the Icelandic District Court Bar in 2008. Her multifaceted experience prepares her perfectly for her role at Eurojust, where she will play a central role in advancing legal cooperation between Iceland and the EU.
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