14 Amendments of Britta THOMSEN related to 2010/0064(COD)
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Engaging in sexual activities with a child who has not reached the age of sexual consent under national law shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least fiveeight years.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Under special circumstances a maximum penalty of at least 8 years. Especially if the child is exposed to danger, extreme violence is used which is causing the child serious harm, or where there are performances of more systematic or organized nature.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. Engaging in sexual activities with a child, where recourse is made to child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least fiveeight years.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. In order to avoid the risk of repetition of offences, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a natural person who has been convicted of any of the offences referred to in Articles 3 to 7 may beis temporarily or permanently prevented from exercising activities involving regular contacts with children.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States should ensure that a positive obligation is placed on state and private organisations exercising activities involving regular contact with children to actively check the criminal records of new employees, and that organisations, including schools, providing services for children have strong and active child protection policies in place.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall encourage state and private organisations exercising activities involving regular contact with children to carry out routine staff training, so that individuals are better able to detect where a child is being abused and are aware to whom this information should be reported.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall take steps to ensure that victims have access to confidential child-friendly reporting and referral mechanisms, such as telephone or internet helplines, and that these are run by professionals trained in dealing with abuse.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States should acknowledge child victims as active agents in the fight against sexual abuse and exploitation, ensure that their views are listened to, and take steps to help children develop the life skills necessary for recognising and avoiding situations where they may be vulnerable to abuse.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Without prejudice to the rights of the defence, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that in criminal investigationproceedings of any of the offences referred to in Articles 3 to 7:
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) interviews with the child victim take place, where necessary, in premises designed or adapted for this purpose, and where the child feels safe;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the child victim mayshould be accompanied by his or her appointed guardian, legal representative or, where appropriate, an adult of his or her choice, unless a reasoned decision has been made to the contrary in respect of that person.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure, in criminal court proceedings relating to any of the offences referred to in Articles 3 to 7, that it mayust be ordered that:
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such intervention programmes or measures shall be adapted to meet the specific developmental needs for children who sexually offend against other children, including those who are below the age of criminal responsibility. Member States should ensure that such children are offered a suitable response, which includes an assessment of their individual needs and appropriate treatment to address their offending behaviour.