European Union: EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
Progress
Scope
Timeline of events
Implemented EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
On 14 June 2027, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence enters into force. The Directive criminalises various forms of violence against women, including online abuse, and ensures support for victims. Specifically,…
SourceEntry into force with grace period of EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
On 13 June 2024, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence entered into force with a grace period. The Directive criminalises various forms of violence against women, including online abuse, and ensures support for v…
SourcePassed EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
On 7 May 2024, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence was adopted by the Council of the European Union. The Directive criminalises various forms of violence against women, including online abuse, and ensures suppo…
SourceSubmitted EU Commission proposal for a Directive on Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
On 8 March 2022, the EU Commission published a proposal on Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. The aim of this proposal is to strengthen the avenues for criminalisation of these offences, avenues for victim support, and preventi…
Source