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"Mr President, last Wednesday, near the beautiful Lake Annecy in south-eastern France, three British adults were shot dead, two young children survived, one is in a critical condition, and the second has been left deeply traumatised by what she witnessed. Within days, British police officers were in France working alongside their French counterparts, and French investigators have travelled to the UK to work alongside the British. This is a very good example of a joint investigation and illustrates that EU Member States can cooperate and work together on the most serious of crimes.
This directive will create a proper legal framework, so this example of collaboration and cooperation between the French and the British will become the norm, and vulnerable victims can be spared further pain and distress. Whilst this directive covers a wide spectrum of crime from the most petty to the most serious, I believe that when people find themselves away from their home country and are the victim of a violent and serious crime, they are at their most vulnerable, especially children.
By asking all European national governments to adhere to a set of standards for all victims, we can ensure that they will receive the proper assistance and support. For the first time in European legislation, there will also be a legal requirement to respond to the particular needs of victims of terrorism, including their immediate family members.
Earlier today, we remembered those who had lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers, and we remember also their family members left behind. Since that attack, Europe, too, has faced the threat of terrorism. When London was attacked in July 2007, 52 innocent people lost their lives and 52 families lost a loved one. The same can be said of our friends in Madrid.
Finally, I am pleased to see the inclusion of a large number of amendments initiated by myself relating to child victims. As a lawyer, I dealt with a number of children who had been the victims of crimes, and I know the sensitivity which is required in order to guarantee their safety and protection. In the UK, we have become very well skilled at dealing with children who are victims or witnesses of crime, and I believe that in this specific area, we really can share best practice with other EU Member States."@en1
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