13 Amendments of Alex AGIUS SALIBA related to 2021/2060(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Underlines that problems concerning the German family law system, including the controversial role of the Jugendamt, denounced through petitions by non-German parents, still remain unsolved;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the authorities of the Member States must ensure that a child is given the genuine and effective opportunity to express their own views freely during proceedings and, that due weight is given to the child’s views in accordance with their age and maturity, and for their views to be taken seriously;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
(1) Stresses the obligation, as provided for in the Brussels IIa Regulation, for national authorities to recognise and enforce judgements delivered in another Member State in child-related cases;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 7 – point 2 (new)
(2) underlines the importance of providing an adequate support for children before, during and after each hearing;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 7 – point 3 (new)
(3) calls on EU Member States to ensure that all professionals in contact with children are trained to inform children appropriately and explain all elements of proceeding in a child-friendly manner, which will help children to make informed decisions about their involvement in the judicial proceedings;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)
(1) underlines that judicial proceedings have a considerable impact on the lives of minors and the absence of a child-friendly response can result in restrictions or violation of their fundamental rights; stresses that when the national judicial systems lack child- friendly procedures and practices, the most vulnerable children, such as children with disabilities face particular barriers in the enjoyment of their rights;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 8 – point 2 (new)
(2) Calls on EU Member States to ensure that only trained professionals carry out child hearings and that training on child hearings is mandatory and continuous for professionals;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 8 – point 3 (new)
(3) stresses that professionals hearing children need to be specifically trained in appropriate questioning techniques, in line with existing guidelines on hearing children, and on the relevant legal basis;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – point 4 (new)
Paragraph 8 – point 4 (new)
(4) calls on the Commission and EU Member States to provide sufficient allocation of funds in order to meet children’s needs in all types of judicial proceedings and to make support services available;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – point 5 (new)
Paragraph 8 – point 5 (new)
(5) stresses the importance of promoting trainings and coordination among professionals and sharing best practices between the Member States;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 10 – point 1 (new)
(1) Points to the long standing work of the Committee on Petitions on the treatment of petitions concerning the role of the Jugendamt; underlines that the Committee on Petitions continuously receives petitions concerning alleged discrimination against the non-German parent;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 12 – point 1 (new)
(1) Insists on the importance of Member States collecting statistical data on the administrative and judicial proceedings concerning child custody and involving foreign parents;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 18 – point 1 (new)
(1) Emphasises the importance of a close cooperation and efficient communication between the different national and local authorities;