We will discuss the particular challenges of the defence of imprisoned defendants. Which particular difficulties and possibilities does the defence have? What are the conditions for the accused to defend themselves being in pre-trial detention? We want to compare how pre-trial detention is applied in different countries and what the conditions in pre-trial detention are like. Is use made of alternative ways to avoid pre-trial detention? Have such alternatives proved successful? Do certain minimum standards exist?

Current activities in politics and legislation will also be addressed, such as the EU Recommendation on the procedural rights of suspects and accused persons subject to pre-trial detention and on material detention conditions.