5 Amendments of Vilija BLINKEVIČIŪTĖ related to 2016/2312(INI)
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the new justice reform strategy 2017-2020 and its action plan, as well as the increased budgetary means for implementation; calls for any shortcomings in the functioning of the judicial system to be further addressed, including lack of independence from other branches of power, selective justice, limited accountability, ineffective oversight mechanisms, corruption, the overall length of judicial proceedings and enforcementsinequitable access to justice for children, women in vulnerable situations and ethnic minorities, the overall length of judicial proceedings and enforcements; reiterates that a reform of the criminal justice system should aim at holding offenders accountable and promoting, particularly for juveniles, their rehabilitation and reintegration, while ensuring the protection of rights of victims and witnesses of crime;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the competent authorities to continue improving the climate of inclusion and tolerance for all minorities in the country, including by enhancing the role of the State Committee on Minorities; as regards Roma and Egyptians, calls for continued efforts in improving their access to employment, education, health, social housing and legal aid; is concerned that, despite improvements, the inclusion of Roma children in the education system remains the lowest in the region and that school segregation remains a reality;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls for additional efforts to improve gender equality, protection of children, other vulnerable groups, and to improve institutional mechanisms for child protection; reiterates its call for the full implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention);
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises the importance of strengthening social dialogue, the capacities of social partners, and enforcement mechanisms for social rights; urges the government to modernise the education system with a view to building a more inclusive society, reducing inequalities and discrimination and better equipping young people with skills and knowledge in line with labour market needs; emphasises the importance of IPA (Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance) support dedicated to education, employment and social policies;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the number of unfounded asylum applications lodged by Albanians in EU Member States has increased again; urges the government to intensify awareness-raising and prevention efforts in this regard; and to address push factors linked to structural shortcomings in social protection policies, education and health policies;