Joint Statement in Reaction to the Council Position on the Victims’ Rights Directive Revision

On 13 June, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the Victims’ Rights Directive. The European Parliament already published its negotiating mandate in April. More than twelve years after the adoption of the Victims’ Rights Directive, this was an opportunity for governments to stand in solidarity with all victims of crime and to strengthen their rights and treatment.

Regrettably, with this Council position, States have shown little willingness to commit to enhancing victim rights. They have largely rejected or diluted the EU Commission’s proposals, turning obligations into mere options. This undermines the scope of the Victims’ Rights Directive, leaving diverse crime victims inadequately protected and potentially harmed by the systems meant to protect them and deliver justice.

VSE and the following 49 organisations call for a robust implementation of this directive!

Read the full statement on our website: https://victim-support.eu/news/joint-statement-in-reaction-to-the-council-position-on-the-victims-rights-directive-revision/