EU Calls for Stricter Rules on Online Child Sexual Abuse
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EU member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on tougher rules to punish online child abuse, also in light of the growing use of artificial intelligence. The revised rules will cover more crimes, set higher penalties and ensure more effective prosecution, including by extending statutes of limitations.
In the EU, criminal law is to be tightened in cases of sexualised violence against children.
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.
El Periódico
laprovincia.esSpain meets the new European standard by the minimum: the deadlines end when the victim turns 40 for minor offences and at 55 for the most serious assaults
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.
Observador
IOL PortugalRules 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.
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