Amending Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims
TA-9-2024-0310 · P9_TA(2024)0310 · PE749.081
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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a directive amending Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims.¶¶ The amended text adds rules on forced marriage, illegal adoption and surrogacy as forms of exploitation, and requires member states to criminalise the use of services of trafficking victims. It also strengthens prevention, victim protection and assistance, and sets penalties for offences. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if it replaces or substantially amends its proposal.¶
Key points
- Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposed directive amending Directive 2011/36/EU.¶
- The amended directive adds forced marriage, illegal adoption and surrogacy as forms of exploitation.¶
- Member states must criminalise the use of services of victims of trafficking.
- The text strengthens prevention and victim protection and assistance.
- It sets penalties for trafficking offences.
- Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if it replaces or substantially amends its proposal.¶
Who is affected
- Member states, which must transpose and enforce the amended rules.¶
- Victims of trafficking, who gain stronger protection and assistance.
- Users of services of trafficking victims, who may face criminal liability.
Legal basis: Article 294(2), Article 82(2) and Article 83(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶