Higher penalties, more time to prosecute: Child sexual abuse victims welcome new EU directive

According to Euronews, the European Union has strengthened protections for child sexual abuse victims, approving new rules this week. The directive increases penalties and extends the prosecution window to a minimum of thirty-two years, giving survivors more time to come forward. It also authorizes artificial intelligence to help investigate abuse cases. Victims' advocates welcome the changes as crucial support for survivors who often take years to disclose their trauma.

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