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European Union: Passed EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence

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Passed 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…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2022-03-09
under deliberation

On 8 March 2022, the EU Commission published a proposal on Combatting Violence against Women and Do…

2024-05-07
under deliberation

On 7 May 2024, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence was adopt…

2024-06-13
in force

On 13 June 2024, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence entered…

2027-06-14
in force

On 14 June 2027, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence enters …