Some people can't even report theft, rape or murder. A new EU directive could change this, but discussions aren't going in the right direction.
The EU Victims’ Rights Directive, which sets out minimum rights for victims of abuse across the EU, is currently being revised and the civil liberties and women’s rights committees of the European Parliament should vote on their position in April.
The revision proposed by the European Commission includes a prohibition for law enforcement to share personal data related to the victim’s migration status with immigration enforcement only while the first needs assessment is completed.
This partial shield is not enough. Undocumented people must be able to trust that they will not face immigration consequences, including detention and deportation, throughout the reporting process.
Today we join over 40 human rights organisations in calling on EU lawmakers to take a clear stance for safety and protection for all victims, and ensure that no data transfer occurs between police and immigration enforcement as a result of undocumented victims reporting abuse.
Read more in our latest press release 👇
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