3100/2026/WEB 'The EU rules on victims’ rights and the role of law enforcement in making a real change for the lives of victims of crime in the EU'

The aim of this webinar is to familiarise EU law enforcement practitioners with the EU framework on victims’ rights including the revised Victims’ Rights Directive, with a focus on strengthening implementation. The objective will be to increase participants’ ability to deal with victims in an impartial, respectful, non-discriminatory and professional manner. In particular, the webinar will help participants understand the practical implications in ensuring that victims’ rights move from minimum standards towards effective, victim-centred support and protection.
By the end of this webinar, the audience will be able to:

• Explain the objectives and key elements of the Victims’ Rights Directive including its recent revision;
• Describe the responsibilities of law enforcement authorities in safeguarding victims’ rights under EU law;
• Have a strengthened ability to apply a victim-centered approach in their day-to-day law enforcement work;
• Understand how EU rules on victims’ rights are enforced and monitored at EU and national level;
• Assess the practical implications of the revised Directive for first contact, information provision, referral, protection and individual assessment of victims;
• Reflect on operational challenges and good practices in implementing victims’ rights in cross-border and national contexts.