Últimos pasos en la Unión Europea para la protección de los derechos de las víctimas. la Directiva (UE) del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo sobre la lucha contra la violencia sobre las mujeres y la violencia doméstica

This paper provides a critical analysis of Directive (EU) 2024/1385 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on combating violence against women and domestic violence. This Directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and penalties in the areas of sexual exploitation of women and children and computer crimes, as well as the rights of victims of all forms of violence against women or domestic violence before, during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings. It also sets out rules relating to protection and support for victims, prevention and early intervention. The analysis will focus mainly on procedural aspects, highlighting the modifications that its transposition in Spain will require.