This publication, a result of the collaboration between the CEELI Institute and the Association of Croatian Judges, is designed for use by criminal judges from EU member countries, focusing on applying EU instruments in criminal justice and providing access to the full extent of rights guaranteed by EU law. It covers the Directives setting standards for criminal proceedings, including the right to interpretation and translation, the right to information, the right of access to a lawyer, and the strengthening of certain aspects of the presumption of innocence. Authored by renowned experts in the field, this guide is available for download in English, Czech, Bulgarian, Croatian, and Romanian. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in criminal justice! This program was funded by the European Union’s Justice Programme (2014-2020).