5 Amendments of Emine BOZKURT related to 2011/0129(COD)
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Justice cannot be effectively achieved unless the victim can properly explain the circumstances of the crime they have suffered and provide their evidence in a manner understandable to the competent authorities. It is equally important to ensure the respectful treatment of the victim and to ensure they are able to access their rights regardless of their nationality. Free of charge interpretation should therefore always be available during questioning of the victim and for their participation in court hearings. For other aspects of criminal proceedings, the need of interpretation and translation can vary depending on specific issues, the status of the victim and their involvement in proceedings and any specific rights they have. As such interpretation and translation for these other cases need only be provided to the extent necessary for victims to exercise their rights.
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purposes of this Directive, the following non-exhaustive categories of victims are considered to be vulnerable due to their personal characteristics:
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. For the purposes of this Directive, the following non-exhaustive categories of victims are considered to be vulnerable due to the nature or type of crime to which they have fallen victim:
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) victims of gender-based violence;
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that police, health personnel, prosecutors and, court staff and other personnel receive both general and specialist training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial, respectful and professional manner.