Victims of violence set for EU-wide protection

European Commission proposals on EU-wide protection for battered women and other victims of violence has been proposed by euro-deputies in Strasbourg on 22 May 2013.

“We want to make sure that any victim of a crime can enjoy maximum protection of the territory of the European Union,” said Spanish centre-right MEP, Antonia Lopez-Isturiz White, one of two lead negotiators on the file.

ESO: Background Information: Commission proposal to protect victims of domestic violence EU-wide will become law http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-commission-proposal-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-violence-eu-wide-will-become-law/

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