6 Amendments of Paolo INSELVINI related to 2024/0035(COD)
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Child sexual abuse material frequently includes images recording the sexual abuse of children by adults. It may also include images of children involved in sexually explicit conduct, or of their sexual organs, where such images are produced or used for primarily sexual purposes and exploited with or without the child’s knowledge. Furthermore, the concept of child sexual abuse material also covers realistic images of a child, where a child is engaged or depicted as being engaged in sexually explicit conduct for primarily sexual purposes , as well as so-called ‘paedophile manuals’ . Children with cognitive disabilities, who are particularly vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse, and exposed to explicit content, should be afforded particular attention. The Member States should introduce targeted protective measures and support services for children with cognitive disabilities, recognising their specific risk factors and need for specialised assistance.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Research has shown that limiting the dissemination of child sexual abuse material is not only crucial to avoid the re- victimisation linked to the circulation of images and videos of the abuse but is also essential as a form of offender-side prevention, as accessing child sexual abuse material is often the first step towards hands-on abuse, regardless of whether it depicts real or simply realistic abuse and exploitation. Research has also shown the serious medical, particularly neurological, after-effects of addiction to sensitive images and pornographic material, which is why Member States should take note of this evidence. The ongoing development of artificial intelligence applications capable of creating realistic images that are indistinguishable from real images, the number of so-called ‘deep-fake’ images and videos depicting child sexual abuse is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. In addition, the development of augmented, extended and virtual reality settings making use of avatars including sensory feedback, e.g. through devices providing a perception of touch are not fully covered by the existing definition. Given the dangerous nature of this content, the EU and Member States must redouble their efforts to protect minors from exposure to sensitive material. The inclusion of an explicit reference to ‘reproductions and representations’ should ensure that the definition of child sexual abuse material covers these and future technological developments in a sufficiently technology-neutral and hence future-proof way.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Member States should encourage any person who has knowledge or suspicion of the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child to report to the competent services. In particular, Member States should make available information to children and their families about the possibility to report the abuse, including to helplines. It is the responsibility of each Member State to determine the competent authorities to which such suspicions may be reported. Those competent authorities should not be limited to child protection services or relevant social services. The requirement of suspicion ‘in good faith’ should be aimed at preventing the provision being invoked to authorise the denunciation of purely imaginary or untrue facts carried out with malicious intent.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Member States should establish or strengthen policies to prevent sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children, including measures to discourage and reduce the demand that fosters all forms of sexual exploitation of children, and measures to reduce the risk of children becoming victims, by means of, information and awareness-raising campaigns, including for parents and carers and society at large, and research and education programmes. In such initiatives, Member States should adopt a child-rights based approach. Care should be taken to ensure that awareness-raising campaigns aimed at children are appropriate and sufficiently easy to understand , and tailored to the specific needs of children of different age groups, including pre-school children. Prevention measures should take a holistic approach to the phenomenon of child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, by addressing its online and offline dimensions and mobilizing all relevant stakeholders. In particular for the online dimension, measures should include the development of digital literacy skills, including critical engagement with the digital world, to help users identify and address attempts of online child sexual abuse, seek support and prevent its perpetration. Particular attention should be paid to prevention of child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children that are cared for in a group facility rather than in the context of family- based care based care. Families and parents play a crucial role in protecting the well-being of children, and are the main protagonists in combating the abuse of pornographic material, child pornography, and the prevention of child abuse. With a view to strengthening protective measures, Member States should establish accessible and well- funded support systems for families and parents, including resources for counselling, legal assistance and access to protective services, so that they can detect, report and prevent abuse. Where not already in place, the establishment of dedicated help-lines or hotlines should be considered.
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. To discourage and reduce the demand that fosters all forms of sexual exploitation of children, Member States shall take appropriate measures, such as education and training, information and awareness raising campaigns, particularly for families, the main protagonists in preventing abuse and protecting victims, on the lifelong consequences of child sexual abuse and exploitation, its illegal nature, and the possibility for persons who fear that they might commit related offences to have access to dedicated and effective intervention programmes or measures .
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Prevention measures shall devote particular attention to the need to protect children who are particularly vulnerable, includingespecially children with mental or physical disabilities.