# Article 6 — Procedure for requests for taking a statement from a person **Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/980 · binding · OJ L 148, 10.6.2017 · dated 7 Jun 2017 [in force]** *In force · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/980, OJ L 148, 10.6.2017 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2017/980/oj/eng)* 1. If the requesting authority includes within its request the taking of a statement of any person, the requested authority and the requesting authority shall, subject to existing legal limitations or constraints and any differences in procedural requirements, assess and take into account: **(a)** the rights of the person or persons from which the statements are to be taken; **(b)** the role of the staff of the requested authority and of the requesting authority in the taking of the statement; **(c)** whether the person from whom the statement is to be taken has the right to be assisted by a legal representative and, if so, the scope of the representative's assistance during the taking of the statement, including in relation to any records or report of the statement; **(d)** whether the statement is to be taken on a voluntary or compelled basis where that distinction exists; **(e)** whether, based on the information that is available at the time of the request, the person from which the statement is to be taken is a witness or subject of investigation; **(f)** whether, based on the information that is available at the time of the request, the statement could be, or is intended to be used in criminal proceedings; **(g)** the admissibility of the statement in the requesting authority's jurisdiction; **(h)** the recording of the statement and the applicable procedures, including whether it will be contemporaneous or summarised written minutes or an audio or audiovisual recording; **(i)** procedures on the certification or confirmation of the statement by the persons providing the statement, including whether that takes place after the statement is taken. 1. The requested authority and the requesting authority shall ensure that arrangements are in place for their staff to proceed efficiently, including arrangements to enable their staff to agree on any additional information that may be necessary, including the following: **(a)** planning of dates; **(b)** the list of questions to be asked of the person from which the statement is to be taken and its review; **(c)** travelling arrangements, including ensuring that the requested authority and the requesting authority are able to meet to discuss the matter prior to the taking of the statement; **(d)** translation arrangements.