European Union: Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
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European Parliament adopted position on Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
On 17 June 2025, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material. The revisions include a number of changes. The position …
SourceCivil Liberties Committee issued draft position on Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
On 13 May 2025, the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) adopted its draft position on Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse mat…
SourceCouncil of European Union adopted its general approach on Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
On 13 December 2024, the Council of European Union adopted its general approach on the Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material (CSA). The general position includes se…
SourceClosed Consultation on EC Proposal for a Directive on Combating Child Sexual Abuse including Content Moderation Regulation
On 4 April 2024, the European Commission closed its consultation on the proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material. The Directive addresses the evolving technological la…
SourceOpened Consultation on Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
On 8 February 2024, the European Commission opened a consultation on the proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material. The Directive addresses the evolving technological l…
SourceIssued Commission Proposal for a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
On 6 February 2024, the European Commission proposed a Directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material. The proposal is intended to replace the Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA. The D…
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