The inability to examine in the second instance the imposition of a disproportionate customs fine, which was characterized like a criminal sanction, violated the ECHR
JUDGMENT Saquetti Iglesias v. Spain 30.06.2020 (app. no. 50514/13) see here SUMMARY Undeclared transfer of 150,000 euros. Customs control and imposition of a huge fine, equal to the amount transferred. Criminal nature of the fine. Right to dual degree of jurisdiction in criminal matters. Impossibility of examination in a second instance jurisdiction, a heavy customs […]