The revisions of the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive; the EU Victim Rights Directive and the proposal for a Directive on Violence against Women/Domestic Violence are excellent and timely opportunities to strengthen victims’ rights in Europe. [...] We therefore urge the members of the European Council and the European Parliament to propose clear and binding measures to strengthen victims’ rights and to remove existing legal and practical obstacles, that currently prevent the adequate identification, protection of and support to victims of crime. [...] Victims need access to appropriate and safe accommodation, medical treatment including psychological assistance and trauma care, counselling and information and access to remedy. [...] Legislation should reflect the need for involvement of civil society expert organisations in the identification, referral and assistance of victims of crime, as well as the development of national and international referral mechanisms and specialised structures. [...] Ensure that EU law and other measures will not negatively affect the rights of victims of crime or the rights of other people.
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