The European Commission proposed the measure in July 2010 (IP/10/989) as part of its efforts to ensure people have a right to a fair trial throughout the EU.
Euroopa Komisjon esitas sellekohase ettepaneku 2010. aasta juulis (IP/10/989) ühena meetmetest, millega tagatakse inimestele õigus õiglasele kohtulikule arutamisele kogu ELis.