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REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims
Amendments (39)
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and the Council28 constitutes the main Union legal instrument on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting the victims of this crime. That Directive sets out a comprehensive framework to address trafficking in human beings by establishing minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions. It also includes common provisions to strengthen prevention and protection of all victims, taking into account the gender perspective. _________________ 28 Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA, OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1–11.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Member States should also note that the offence of harbouring described in Article 2(1) also means that the exploited victims are housed at disproportionately high prices in housing that is not proportionate to the rent. Harbouring therefore also means cases where either the trafficker himself or another landlord takes advantage of the ignorance or lack of alternatives of the exploited victims and makes substantial profits from this. Another landlord does not have to be part of the criminal infrastructure of the traffickers. It is sufficient that the landlord takes advantage of the predicaments that the traffickers have brought about.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021-202529 sets out a policy response adopting a multi- disciplinary and comprehensive approach from prevention through protection of victims, to prosecution and conviction of traffickers. It included a series of actions to be implemented with the strong involvement of civil society organisations. In order to address evolving trends in the area of trafficking in human beings, as well as shortcomings identified by the Commission, and to further step up efforts against this crime, it is necessary, nevertheless, to amend Directive 2011/36/EU. Identified threats and trends, which require the adoption of new rules concern in particular regarding the modi operandi of traffickers, including the commission or facilitation of offences concerning trafficking in human beings by means of information and communication technologies. Identified shortcomings of the criminal law response requiring an adaptation of the legal framework relate to offences concerning trafficking in human beings committed in the interest of legal persons, to the data collection system, and to the national systems aimed at the early identification of, victims of trafficking, the provision of targeted and specialised assistance to and support forto those victims of traffickingand of the cooperation and coordination at EU level. _________________ 29 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021–2025, COM(2021) 171 final, 14.4.2021.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021-202529 sets out a policy response adopting a multi- disciplinary and comprehensive approach from prevention through protection of victims, to prosecution and conviction of traffickers. It included a series of actions to be implemented with the strong involvement of civil society organisations. In order to address evolving trends in the area of trafficking in human beings, as well as shortcomings identified by the Commission, and to further step up efforts against this crime, it is necessary, nevertheless, to amend Directive 2011/36/EU. Identified threats and trends, which require the adoption of new rules concern in particular regarding the modi operandi of traffickers, including the commission or facilitation of offences concerning trafficking in human beings by means of information and communication technologies. Identified shortcomings of the criminal law response requiring an adaptation of the legal framework relate to offences concerning trafficking in human beings committed in the interest of legal persons, to the data collection system, and to the national systems aimed at the early identification of, targeted and specialised assistance to and support for victims of trafficking and of the cooperation and coordination at EU level. _________________ 29 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021–2025, COM(2021) 171 final, 14.4.2021.
Amendment 70 #
(5) An increasing number of offences concerning trafficking in human beings is committed or facilitated by means of information or communication technologies. T leading to a sharp increase of victims exploited online. The online dimension has become a significant and growing threat in regards to trafficking in human beings as traffickers use the iInternet and social media inter alia toas a method to establish comprehensive trafficking networks, communicate with other traffickers, recruit, advertise or exploit victims, exercise control and organise transport and accommodations. Internet and social media are also used to distribute exploitative materials. Information technology also hampers timely and geographical detection of the crime and identification of the victims and perpetrators. It is therefore important to explicitly include the online dimension of the crime into the legal frameworkin all its aspects and the linkage between the online and offline dimension of the crime into the legal framework in all its dimensions and to address it from prevention to prosecution.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In combatting trafficking in human beings, full use is to be made of existing instruments on the freezing and confiscation of proceeds and instrumentalities of crime, such as Directive EU/XX/YY of the European Parliament and of the Council [Proposed Directive on asset recovery and confiscation]30 . The use of frozen and confiscated instrumentalities and proceeds from the offences referred to in Directive 2011/36/EU to support victims’ assistance and protection, including compensation of victims, should be made a priority. Member States should, to that effect, establish a national victims fund based on the confiscated assets and Union trans- border law enforcement counter-trafficking activities, should be encouraged. _________________ 30 COM (2022) 245.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to enhance the national prevention capability to identify victims at an early stage, and to refer them to the appropriate and specialised protection, assistance and support services, it is necessary to establish by laws, regulations or administrative provisions National Referral Mechanisms in the Member States. Establishing formal national referral mechanisms and appointing national focal points for the referral of victims are essential measures to enhance cross-border cooperation and coordination.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to ensure sufficient protection, support and assistance to potential victims of trafficking, it is necessary to ensure that victims are not charged with administrative or criminal offences or excluded from physical and psychological support measures because of their residence status.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 c (new)
Recital 8 c (new)
(8c) Given that 3 out of 4 trafficking cases concern women and that women and men are often trafficked for different purposes, it is important to have a gender- specific approach where appropriate in regards to support and assistance measures.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to further reinforce and harmonise the criminal justice efforts on demand and supply reduction across Member States, it is important criminalise the use of services which are the objects of exploitation with the knowledge that the person is a victim of an offence concerning trafficking in human beings. Establishing this as a criminal offence is part of a comprehensive approach to demand reduction and eliminate the current culture of impunity, which aims to tackle the high levels of supply and demand that fosters all forms of exploitation.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The collection of accurate and coherent data and the timely publication of collected data and statistics are fundamental to ensure full knowledge on the scope of trafficking in human beings within the Union. Introducing a requirement for Member States in cooperation with relevant EU Agencies to collect and report to the Commission statistical data on trafficking in human beings every year in a harmonised way is expected to constitute a relevant step to enhance the general understanding of the phenomenon and to ensure the adoption of data- informed policies and strategies. Due to the importance of having up-to-date statistical data as soon as possible it is appropriate to determine the date of the application of the article on data collection at the earliest point in time, which is the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In the light of the Stockholm Programme and with a view to developing a consolidated Union strategy against trafficking in human beings aimed at further strengthening the commitment of, and efforts made, by the Union and the Member States to prevent and combat such trafficking, Member States should, in order to commend the good work done by the EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator in coordinating the EU’s response to trafficking in human beings and developing knowledge and findings on the various aspects of trafficking in human beings, including research into the gender dimension and the particular vulnerability of children, facilitate the tasks of an anti- trafficking coordinator, which may include for example improving coordination and coherence, avoiding duplication of effort, between Union institutions and related agencies as well as between Member States and inter-national actors, contributing to the development of existing or new Union policies and strategies relevant to the fight against trafficking in human beings or reporting to the Union institutions.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
In Article 2, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Exploitation shall include, as a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, including begging, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, or the exploitation of criminal activities, or the removal of organs. It shall also include cases of in-person interaction and intimate acts committed remotely through the misuse of information and communication technologies." Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point e (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point e (new)
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 7 – Paragraph 2 (new)
Article 7 – Paragraph 2 (new)
In article 7, the following paragraph is added: 1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that their competent authorities are entitled to trace, freeze, manage and confiscate, in accordance with Directive EU/XX/YY of the European Parliament and of the Council [Proposed Directive on asset recovery and confiscation]32 , the proceeds derived from, and instrumentalities used or intended to be used for the commission, or contribution to the commission, of the offences referred to in this Directive. 2. Member States shall, in accordance with the basic principles of their legal systems, take the necessary measures to reverse the burden of proof in order to facilitate the freezing and confiscation in cases referred to in Articles 2 and 3. _________________ 32 COM (2022) 245.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 8
Article 8
(3a) Article 8 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall, in accordance with the basic principles of their legal systems, take the necessary measures to ensure that the appointed competent national authorities are entitled not to prosecute or impose penalties on victims of trafficking in human beings for their involvement in criminal activities which they have been compellexploited into committing as a direct consequence of being subjected to any of the acts referred to in Article 2. 2. In accordance with the principle of non-discrimination, the principle of protection of victims and the right to effective access to justice, Member States shall ensure support and prevention measures apply to all victims in order to avoid their re-victimisation. 3. Member States shall support a close cooperation between law enforcement authorities and competent non-governmental organizations, particularly those which have already a trusted link with European and national law enforcement agencies, in order to support a linkage between victims and law enforcement with regards to the significance of the testimony of victims and their willingness to cooperate for the prosecution of any act referred to in Article 2 and 3." Or. en (https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 9
Article 9
Article 9 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall ensure that investigation into or prosecution of offences referred to in Articles 2 and 3 is not dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or their legal representative and that criminal proceedings may continue even if the victim has withdrawn his or her statement of formal accusation. 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to enable, where the nature of the act calls for it, the prosecution of an offence referred to in Articles 2 and 3 for a sufficient period of time after the victim has reached the age of majority. 3. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that persons, units or services responsible for investigating or prosecuting the offences referred to in Articles 2 and 3 are trained accordingly, in a gender sensitive way. 4. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that effective investigative tools, such as those which are used in organised crime or other serious crime cases are available to persons, units or services responsible for investigating or prosecuting the offences referred to in Articles 2 and 3. " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32011L0036)
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
In Article 11, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that assistance and support are provided to victims before, during and for an appropriate period of time after the conclusion of criminal proceedings in order to enable them to exercise the rights set out in Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA, and in this Directive. in a child and gender sensitive approach. This assistance and support should be available even if the victim does not want to pursue charges." Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
(4a) In Article 11, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a person is provided with the necessary specialised physical and psychological assistance and support as soon as the competent authorities have a reasonable-grounds indication for believing that the person might have been subjected to any of the offences referred to in Articles 2 and 3. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)All victims must be referred to the necessary specialised victims’ supports services in order to conduct an individual assessment on their needs." Or. en (https://eur-
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
In Article 11, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a person is provided with specialised physical and psychological assistance and support as soon as the competent authorities have a reasonable-grounds indication for believing that the person might have been subjected to any of the offences referred to in Articles 2 and 3. " Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11– paragraph 3
Article 11– paragraph 3
(4b) Article 11– paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that assistance and support for a victim are not made conditional on the victim’s willingness to cooperate in the criminal investigation, prosecution or trial, without prejudice to Directive 2004/81/EC or similar national rules. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF) and shall extend beyond the lifetime of the investigation where necessary, without prejudice to Directive 2004/81/EC or similar national rules." Or. en (https://eur-
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11– paragraph 5
Article 11– paragraph 5
(4c) Article 11– paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: "5. The assistance and support measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be provided on a consensual and informed basis, and shall include at least standards of living capable of ensuring victims’ subsistence through measures such as the provision of appropriate and safe accommodation and material assistance, as well as necessary medical treatment including psychological assistance, counselling and information, and translation and interpretation services where appropriate. Support measures are also necessary for protection to be adequately afforded to those child victims who go through adoption and welfare services." Or. en (https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 f (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
In Article 11, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: "5. The assistance and support measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be provided on a consensual and informed basis, and shall include at least standards of living capable of ensuring victims’ subsistence through measures such as the provision of appropriate and safe accommodation and material assistance, as well as necessary medical treatment including psychological assistance, counselling and information, and translation and interpretation services where appropriate. , together with providing the resources for their economic and social recovery through access to training and employment. As for child victims, they should have access to specialised child protection and support services, including child friendly shelters and facilities." Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 11– paragraph 7
Article 11– paragraph 7
(4d) In Article 11– paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "7. Member States shall attend to victims with special needs, where those needs derive, in particular, from whether they are pregnant, their health, a disability, a mental or psychological disorder they have, or a serious form of psychological, physical or sexual violence they have suffered. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)All psychological and physical assistance and support offered should therefore have a gender-specific and child sensitive approach where applicable, in order to appropriately protect the physical and mental wellbeing of victims." Or. en (https://eur-
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 e (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
(4e) In Article 12, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Member States shall ensure that victims of trafficking in human beings have access without delay to legal counselling, and, in accordance with the role of victims in the relevant justice system, to legal representation, including for the purpose of claiming compensation. Legal counselling and legal representation shall be free of charge where the victim does not have sufficient financial resources. and be provided in a language that the victim can reasonably understand." Or. en (https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 g (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
In Article 16, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the specific actions to assist and support child victims of trafficking in human beings, as referred to in Article 14(1), take due account of the personal and special circumstances of the unaccompanied child victim. Law enforcement authorities should be adequately trained for assisting and supporting unaccompanied minors." Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 f (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 17
Article 17
(4f) Article 17 is replaced by the following: "Member States shall ensure that victims of trafficking in human beings have access to existing schemes of compensation to victims of violent crimes of intent. , that are not wholly conditional on prosecutions, to victims of violent crimes of intent." Or. en (https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
(6a) Article 18 – paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall take appropriateallocate the necessary measures, such as education and training to staff in all relevant sectors, as well as dedicated campaigns aimed to target potential users, traffickers, buyers and sellers, to discourage and reduce the supply and demand that fosters all forms of exploitation related to trafficking in human beings. " Or. en (https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 i (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 i (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
In Article 18, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall take appropriate measures, such as education and training, with a specific attention to the online dimension, to discourage and reduce the demand that fosters all forms of exploitation related to trafficking in human beings. " Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 j (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 j (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
In Article 18, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Member States shall take appropriate action, including through the Internet, such as information and awareness-raising campaigns, research and education programmes, for potential victims, specifically targeted at women and girls and potential users, promotion of digital literacy and skills, in a gender sensitive and child friendly way and where appropriate in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations and other stakeholders such as online platforms, aimed at raising awareness and reducing the risk of people, especially children, becoming victims of trafficking in human beings. " Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 c (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
(6c) Article 18 – paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall promote regular mandated training for officials likely to come into contact with victims or potential victims of trafficking in human beings, including front-line police officers, welfare officers, social workers and hospital workers aimed at enabling them to identify and deal with victims and potential victims of trafficking in human beings. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)" Or. en (https://eur-
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 k (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 k (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
In Article 18, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall promote regular specialised training for officials likely to come into contact with victims or potential victims of trafficking in human beings, including front-line police officers, judges, welfare officers, social workers and hospital workers aimed at enabling them to identify and deal with victims and potential victims of trafficking in human beings. " Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18
Article 18
Offences concerning the use of services which are the object of exploitation with knowledge that the person is a victim of an offence concerningextracted from a victim of trafficking in human beings
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 18 a – paragraph 1
Article 18 a – paragraph 1
1. In order to make the preventing and combating of trafficking in human beings more effective by discouraging demand, Member States shall take the necessary measures to establish as a criminal offence the use of services which are the objects of exploitation as referred to in Article 2, with the knowledge that the person is a victim of an offence referred to in Article 2.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 19
Article 19
(7a) Article 19 is replaced by the following: "Member States shall swiftly take the necessary measures to establish national rapporteurs or equivalent mechanisms. The tasks of such mechanisms shall include the carrying out of assessments of trends in trafficking in human beings, the measuring of results of anti-trafficking actions, including the gathering of statistics in close cooperation with relevant civil society organisations active in this field, and reporting. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:101:0001:0011:en:PDF)Coordination between all relevant actors, including health services, social workers and police officers is necessary to ensure that the relevant data is collected accurately." Or. en (https://eur-
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 l (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 l (new)
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 19
Article 19
Article 19 is replaced by the following: "Member States shall take the necessary measures to establish national rapporteurs or equivalent mechanisms. The tasks of such mechanisms shall include the carrying out of assessments of trends in trafficking in human beings, the measuring of results of anti-trafficking actions, including the gathering of statistics in close cooperation with relevant civil society organisations active in this field, and reporting. The information and data shall be collected in cooperation with the relevant EU agencies to ensure efficient cross-border collaboration." Or. en (32011L0036)
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 19 a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 a – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The data collection shall be done in cooperation with relevant EU agencies.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 19 a – paragraph 3
Article 19 a – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall transmit annually to the Commission, by 1 July each year,in collaboration with the relevant EU Agencies ensure that the statistical data referred to in paragraph 2 for the previous year is transmitted annually to the Commission, by 1 July each year, according to all relevant provisions and accountable to the European Parliament.