Eurocommissaris: 'blij dat Ierland zich aansluit bij betere bescherming slachtoffers van misdaad' (en)

"I welcome Ireland's decision to join the negotiations on the Commission’s proposal for a Directive on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, as well as the proposal for a Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters that we put forward in May (IP/11/585). This will allow Ireland to play its part fully in the negotiations in the Council of Ministers.

Providing minimum standards for victims of crime everywhere in Europe is a measure of necessity to strengthen confidence in the justice systems. Ireland's move will help bring the country's strong record and experience in helping victims to the rest of Europe. Irish people who travel abroad should also enjoy the same high standards for support that they receive at home.

The decision to join the proposal will help ensure that no matter where crimes occur in Europe, victims can have confidence that somebody is there to take care of them."