ECJ : Clarification on the ne bis in idem principles

On 20 March 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union relaxed its rules on the ne bis in idem principle. It may be limited for the purpose of protecting the financial interests and financial markets of the European Union. However, any such limitation must not exceed what is strictly necessary to achieve those objectives.

More information on these judgments is available in the Press release 34/18 published by the Press and Information Unit of the Court.