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Commission Tabled Evaluation of Victims’ Rights Directive 
8 August 2022 (updated 2 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2022
On 28 June 2022, the Commission published an evaluation of the Victims’ Rights Directive (Directive 2012/29/EU). This will feed into a proposal for a revision of the Directive, which is expected next year. According to Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, there is a … Read more
EU Victim Protection
15 Member States Have Not Transposed Whistleblower’s Directive – Infringement Proceedings Continue 
6 August 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 15 July 2022, the European Commission informed the public that it proceeded with infringement proceedings against 15 EU Member States for not having transposed the Directive on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (the “EU Whistleblower’s Directive”). The deadline for transposition ended in December 2021. Read more
EU Victim Protection
Commissions Actions to Tackle SLAPPs 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
On 27 April 2022, the Commission proposed a new Directive and complementary Recommendation in order to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation (‘SLAPPs'). The Commission fulfills the promise that the EU will curb abusive practices against journalists and civil society organisations. Read more
EU Commission Victim Protection
Common Anti-Trafficking Plan for Victims of Ukraine War 
25 May 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 11 May 2022, the EU Solidarity Platform presented its Common Anti-Trafficking Plan. As a result, the Solidarity Platform aims to address the risks of trafficking in human beings and support potential victims. The Plan has been developed by Diane Schmitt (EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator) together with EU and national authorities. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Trafficking in Human Beings Victim Protection
Eurojust Report Maps Challenges for Victims’ Rights 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 February 2022, Eurojust published a report on its casework on victims’ rights. The report looks at the main challenges related to the exercise of victims’ rights in a cross-border context and at best practices in overcoming them. Issues dealt with in the report … Read more
EU Eurojust Victim Protection
EP Increases Efforts to Counteract Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) 
18 January 2022 (updated 4 years, 6 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2021
On 11 November 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening democracy and media freedom and pluralism in the EU. This follows after several initiatives had called for a regulation of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs):- The study commissioned by the … Read more
EU Rule of Law Victim Protection
JHA Agencies Publish Joint Report on THB 
15 January 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 18 October 2021, the nine European Justice and Home Affairs Agencies (CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, EMCDDA, eu-LISA, Europol, FRA, Frontex, and Eurojust) – under the leadership of Eurojust – presented their first joint report on the identification and protection of victims of human trafficking. The … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Frontex Trafficking in Human Beings Victim Protection
Commission Recommends Measures to Improve Journalists’ Safety 
21 September 2021 (updated 4 years, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 16 September 2021, the Commission presented a recommendation that sets out guidance for Member States to take effective, appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Victim Protection
Study Recommends anti-SLAPP Directive 
7 July 2021 (updated 5 years ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2021
A study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the JURI Committee recommended that the EU takes a legislative initiative with a view to stemming the flow of litigation which is intended to suppress public participation in matters of public interest, so that the growing phenomenon of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation” (SLAPPs) can be curbed. Read more
EU Victim Protection
Council Conclusions on Vulnerable Persons 
6 July 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 7 June 2021, the Justice and Home Affairs Council approved conclusions on the protection of vulnerable persons, with regard to civil and criminal law matters. The conclusions point out that further action is needed with regard to vulnerable adults whether they are suspects or accused in criminal proceedings or victims of crime. Read more
EU Procedural Safeguards Victim Protection
CJEU: Member States Must Sufficiently Compensate Victims 
14 August 2020 (updated 5 years, 2 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The Italian Supreme Court of Cassation referred questions on the applicability of Directive 2004/80/EC as regards compensation to crime victims and the amount of compensation provided therein. On 16 July 2020, the Grand Chamber of the CJEU delivered its judgment on the case (C-129/19 … Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Victim Protection
Commission Unsatisfied with Transposition of Victims’ Rights Directive 
14 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The full potential of the 2012 Victims’ Rights Directive (Directive 2012/29/EU) has not yet been reached. The implementation of the Directive is not satisfactory. This is particularly due to incomplete and/or incorrect transposition. These are the main conclusions of the recent Commission implementation … Read more
EU Victim Protection
Commission: Directive on European Protection Order Underused in Practice 
14 August 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The legislative implementation of Directive 2011/99/EU on the European Protection Order (EPO) in criminal matters is satisfactory, in particular the mechanism for recognising EPOs. The EPO has been applied only in few cases in practice, however; its full potential has not been reached. These are … Read more
EU Victim Protection
Spotlight Empowering Victims: Commission Tables EU Strategy on Victims’ Rights 
13 August 2020 (updated 2 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2020
On 24 June 2020, the Commission presented the first-ever EU strategy on victims’ rights. The strategy frames the work of the Commission, Member States, and civil society organisations for the next five years (2020-2025). The aim of the strategy is twofold:Empowering victims of … Read more
EU Victim Protection
Justice Ministers’ Council Meeting: Democracy and Rule of Law in COVID-19 Crisis 
13 August 2020 (updated 4 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At the first (informal) Council meeting of the EU ministers of justice under Germany’s Presidency on 6 July 2020, the management of the COVID-19 crisis guided the agenda. The ministers discussed how to manage the Corona pandemic in liberal democracies governed by the rule of … Read more
EU Rule of Law Council Victim Protection
EU Directive Requested Against Gag Lawsuits 
9 August 2020 (updated 4 years, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2020
119 organisations signed a statement that calls on the EU to stop gag lawsuits against public interest defenders. The statement was published on the website of the European Centre for Press & Media Freedom (ECPMF) on 8 June 2020. The statement lists recent examples of … Read more
EU Victim Protection