“Turning Point in the Fight Against Sexual Violence”: EU Reaches Agreement on Stricter Approach to Child Sexual Abuse
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Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement on Monday on stricter legislation against child sexual abuse. Acts such as drafting and distributing ‘pedophile manuals’ will become punishable, and the statute of limitations will also be significantly extended.
The EU Member States and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a revised directive on child sexual abuse. The current directive dates from 2011 and is no longer up to date, given the large amount of abuse that also takes place and is facilitated digitally, according to the institutions.
Rules now cover more offenses, impose heavier sanctions, and extend statute of limitations for crimes. To take effect, the directive must be approved by the EU and the European Parliament.
The statute of limitations in cases of sexual abuse of minors will be extended within the European Union.
This Monday the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached an interim agreement to tighten up the Community directive in the next few months.
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have agreed on stricter criminal law rules regarding child abuse. "The revised rules will cover more offenses, provide for higher penalties, and ensure more effective prosecution, including by extending statutes of limitations," the Council of EU countries announced on Monday. Support for victims of child abuse will also be strengthened.
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