16 Amendments of Massimiliano SMERIGLIO related to 2022/0155(COD)
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The UN Study on Violence against Children defines "child sexual abuse" as any type of sexual activity inflicted on children, especially by someone who is responsible for them, or who has power or control over them, and whom they should be able to trust. Sexual violence against children encompasses a wide range of acts, such as forced sexual intercourse in intimate partner relationships, rape by strangers, systematic rape, sexual harassment (including demanding sex in exchange for compensation of any kind), sexual abuse of children, child marriage and violent acts against the sexual integrity of women, including female genital mutilation and compulsory virginity inspections.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11 b) UNICEF defines child sexual abuse as when a child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or the gratification of an observer. It involves any interaction in which consent does not exist or cannot be given, regardless of whether the child understands the sexual nature of the activity and even when the child shows no signs of refusal.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The term "online grooming" refers to the process by which an adult tries to manipulate a child in order to obtain sexual audiovisual material or to have some kind of in-person sexual relationship with the child. According to international studies to date, between 5% and 15% of minors have been sexually solicited by adults through ICTs. Within the prevention measures, we must consider the responsible use of ICTs as a fundamental part of awareness-raising and education, where it is crucial to raise awareness of the implications of online consent to the use and dissemination of personal data, images or other information.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) In order to minimise the risks of online child content made available by legal guardians being used for ‘grooming’ as ‘new’ child sexual abuse material, media and digital literacy programmes should be put in place to make citizens aware of their responsibility as content disseminators. In this sense, ‘digital literacy’ refers to skills, knowledge and understanding that allows users to gain awareness on the potential risks associated with the child content they generate, produce and share, in the context of the child’s fundamental rights, and the obligations set out in this Regulation and in other Union data related Regulations. Consequently, the Union and its Member States should allocate more investments in education and training to spread digital literacy, and ensure that progress in that regard is closely followed.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
(57 a) According to the UN, one of the main factors influencing the increase in child sexual abuse in developing countries is the decline in sex education. Studies have shown that if a child receives good sex education, it can equip them with the necessary tools to identify situations in which they may be sexually abused. Therefore, the education sector and education and awareness programmes play a key role in preventing child sexual abuse.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 b (new)
Recital 57 b (new)
(57 b) Some studies point to depression and loneliness and a history of physical or psychological harassment as some of the characteristics of Internet-initiated victims of sexual crimes. Other studies distinguish two types of victims: risky victims and vulnerable victims. Vulnerable victims are defined as those with a high need for affection due to feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem. This shows that bullying and cyberbullying problems can lead to some children being prone to physical and online sexual abuse.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In the interest of good governance and drawing on the statistics and information gathered and transparency reporting mechanisms provided for in this Regulation, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation within fivthree years of the date of its entry into force, and every five years thereafter.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) "child sexual abuse" means any actual or threatened physical intrusion, virtual or threatened intrusion of a sexual nature, for the sexual stimulation of the offender or an observer, made towards minors, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions;
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(o a) "online grooming" is the process by which an adult attempts to manipulate via ICT a minor in order to obtain sexual audiovisual material or to engage in some form of face-to-face sexual relationship with that minor;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. The EU Centre shall contribute to the achievement of the objective of this Regulation by supporting and facilitating the implementation of its provisions concerning the detection, reporting, removal or disabling of access to, and blocking of online child sexual abuse and gather and share information, good practices and expertise and facilitate cooperation between relevant public and private parties in connection to the prevention and combating of child sexual abuse, in particular online.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
(a a) gathering information about awareness and prevention campaigns carried out in the different Member States, as well as good practices carried out by public and private bodies, stakeholders and education systems and centres;
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
(b a) promoting age-differentiated awareness-raising campaigns in schools and information campaigns for parents, teachers and pupils;
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b b (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b b (new)
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The EU Centre should develop ambitious campaigns tailored for all age ranges, taking into account that they should reach out to young children, adolescents, parents, teachers and society at large. They should also take into account people with disabilities, who may be more vulnerable as they may not have full access to this information.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 1
Article 85 – paragraph 1
1. By [fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and submit a report on its application to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2
Article 85 – paragraph 2
2. By [fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure that an evaluation in accordance with Commission guidelines of the EU Centre’s performance in relation to its objectives, mandate, tasks and governance and location is carried out. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the tasks of the EU Centre, and the financial implications of any such modification.