Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) are formal agreements between countries that facilitate cooperation in criminal investigations and legal proceedings. They allow countries to request and share information, evidence, or assistance needed to combat crimes like fraud, drug trafficking, or terrorism. When one country needs help from another to gather evidence or enforce laws across borders, MLATs provide a structured, legal framework to do so efficiently and securely, ensuring cooperation respects each nation’s legal standards.