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Alessio Dell'Anna

Higher penalties, more time to prosecute: Child sexual abuse victims welcome new EU directive

After two years of negotiations, the EU has reached a landmark agreement on the new Child Sexual Abuse Directive, setting much stricter rules against predators.

One of the most significant measures allows victims of child rape and other serious offences to formally file a complaint against their alleged assailant until they turn 50, in all EU member states.

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