When this Collection of texts was first published, in looseleaf form, it was brought up to date by the Editors as of 1 June 1987. Several developments which have taken place since then have given rise to the publication of this completely revised second edition of the Collection. The second revised edition contains the original basic work and all previous instalments to the collection, completely updated and revised in two durable hardbound volumes. All the charts of signatures and ratifications have been revised and new texts have been added. This edition ensures that European Inter-State Cooperation in Criminal Matters remains a comprehensive and up to date reference tool for all those interested in European criminal law.