Directive No. 2024/1385/EU on combating violence against women and domestic violence
On July 15, 2024, attorney Federica Liparoti was a speaker at the webinar "The Directive No. 2024/1385/EU on Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence". The webinar is on the topic of the May 14, 2024 Directive No. 2024/1385/EU (OJEU May 24, 2024, Series L), which entered into force on June 13, 2024, on combating violence against women and domestic violence, which aims to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence throughout the European Union. The contents of the Directive was analyzed in detail in the webinar as it introduces new provisions for the definition of crimes and punishments, protection of victims and access to justice, assistance to victims, data collection, prevention, coordination and cooperation between member states. During the webinar, it was given a particular focus on the new rules that identify a range of conduct that member states are required to punish as crimes: female genital mutilation, forced marriage, non-consensual sharing of intimate or manipulated material, online stalking, online harassment (including conduct such as so-called "cyberflashing" and "doxing") as well as incitement to online violence or hate.
Organizer: Avvocato360
Date: July 15, 2024, 5:00-6:40 p.m.
Speaker: Federica Liparoti, criminal lawyer at the Milan Bar, PhD in Criminal Law
Directive No. 2024/1385/EU is part of the fight against violence against women and domestic violence, proposing significant measures to improve the protection of victims. This directive is part of a broader EU strategy to ensure that victims of violence receive the necessary support and are treated with dignity.
Objectives of the Directive
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Protection of Victims: The directive establishes measures to ensure the protection of victims of domestic and gender-based violence, including procedures to obtain protection orders and removal measures for perpetrators.
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Access to Services: It is essential that victims have access to support services, such as psychological and legal support, without discrimination.
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Information and Training: The competent authorities are required to provide clear information on victims' rights and the availability of support services. In addition, training is provided for law enforcement and social services personnel to recognise and properly handle cases of violence.
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Data Collection and Statistics: The directive encourages member states to improve the collection of data and statistics on gender-based violence, in order to better understand the extent of the problem and develop more effective policies.
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International Cooperation: The directive emphasises the importance of cooperation between different member states to ensure a unified and coherent approach in the fight against gender-based violence.
Implications
This directive represents a crucial step in the protection of women and the fight against domestic violence, contributing to a safer and more just environment for all victims. It is important to note that its implementation requires concrete efforts by the member states to transpose its provisions into national legislation.