The definition of relevant criminal offences and penalties, the protection of victims and access to justice, victim support, enhanced data collection, prevention, coordination and cooperation. The directive aims to ensure a minimum level of protection across the eu against such violence The law criminalises, amongst others, the following offences across the eu It highlights the european union’s objectives to achieve equality between women and men, as outlined in the treaties, including art 8, 10, 19 tfeu, as well as art 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights, which represent the fundamental values of the eu.
Violence against women and domestic violence are pervasive throughout the european union (eu) and are estimated to affect 1 in 3 women in the eu One in two have experienced sexual harassment One in 20 women report having been raped. Focusing on substantive criminal law, this article aims to present and analyze the main provisions introduced by directive 2024/1385 and how they compare to their counterparts in the istanbul convention. This directive sets crucial obligations for all eu member states to uphold their legal obligations and policies to end violence against women Ewl urges member states to immediately implement the directive, and to put in place comprehensive rules to save women’s and girls’ lives.
