22 Amendments of Jude KIRTON-DARLING related to 2015/0278(COD)
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States, by eliminating barriers to the free movement of certain accessible products and services This will increase the availability of accessible products and services on the internal market.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37 a) Where economic operators have used safeguard clauses for a specific product or service, they should inform consumers that the product or service in question does not comply, either fully or partially, with any of the accessibility requirements of this Directive and the reasons for the non-compliance or partial compliance. The information should be provided in a clear, accessible and easily understandable way to consumers.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) This Directive should apply to all forms of supply of goods and services, including distance selling.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Directive establishes a framework for the setting of Union accessibility requirements for products referred to in this paragraph and services referred to in paragraph 2 and subsequent, with the aim of ensuring the free movement of such products within the internal market while at the same time increasing the accessibility of such products and services for persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities and older persons. Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following products:
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) Automatic Teller Machines and payment terminals;
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) household appliances.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) telephony services and related consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability, as well as the built environment used by clients of customer service centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators;
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services, including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators;
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) banking and payment services, as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services;
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following payment terminal self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines and check-in machines shall comply with the requirements set out in Section II of Annex I.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. Banking and payment services, the websites, the mobile device-based banking and payment services, self- service terminals, including payment terminals and Automatic Teller machines used for provision of banking and payment services shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VI of Annex I.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3 apply to the extent that they do not introduce a significant change in an aspect or feature ofto a product or service that results in the alteration of the basic nature of the product or service.
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) the significance of the volume of sales and trade within the Union according to the most recently available figures.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(bb) no significant negative impact on consumers in particular as regards the availability of similar products and services.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
(bc) the accessibility of products and services available in similar international markets.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In the context of programmes from which small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and very small firms can benefit, the Commission shall take into account initiatives which help SMEs and very small firms to integrate accessibility aspects when designing their products or providing their services. Guidelines covering specificities of SMEs active in the product and service sector affected may be developed. If necessary, and in accordance with paragraph 3, further specialised material may be produced by the Commission for facilitating the application of this Directive by SMEs. Member States shall ensure, in particular by strengthening support networks and structures, that they encourage SMEs and very small firms to adopt a sound approach to accessibility as early as at the product design stage and the provision of the service.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraph 1 to 5 for a specific product or service, they shall inform consumers that the product or service in question does not comply, either fully or partially, with any of the accessibility requirements of this Directive and the reasons for the non- compliance or partial compliance. The information shall be provided in a clear, accessible and easily understandable way to consumers. Information, along with possible additional accessibility information, shall be given on the product itself wherever possible and at the point or moment of sale or the provision of the service in order to allow consumers to make an informed choice.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) no significant negative impact on consumers in particular as regards the availability of similar products and services;
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) the accessibility of products and services available in similar international markets.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where the competent authority has used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 3 for a specific product or service intended to be used by consumer, it shall inform consumers that the product or service in question does not comply, fully or partially, with any of the accessibility requirements of this Directive and the reasons for the non-compliance or partial compliance. The information shall be provided in a clear, accessible and easily understandable way to consumers. Information, along with possible additional accessibility information, shall be given on the product itself wherever possible and at the point or moment of sale or the provision of the service in order to allow consumers to make an informed choice.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. They shall apply those provisions from [… insert date - sixthree years after the entry into force of this Directive].