by Anna Karamanou (PSE) to the Council
and Commission
(9 January
2002)
Subject: Trafficking and exploitation of children in Albania
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Reply |
The Honourable Member is
referred to the reply given to her oral question No H-0626/01 in which the Council pointed out that it
was taking action against such exploitation in the territory of the European
Union but was unable to do so outside that territory. The proposal for a Council framework
decision on combating the sexual exploitation of children and child
pornography to which the Honourable Member refers is still under examination.
At the Council meeting [Justice and Home Affairs and Civil Protection] on 6
and 7 December 2001, broad consensus was reached on definitions and on the
acts to be made criminal offences. Work is continuing on that basis and
should shortly result in a political agreement. |