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"Mr President, today is a very important day for all victims, particularly victims of terrorism, because on 11 September 2001, more than 3 000 innocent people died in several terrorist attacks in the United States.
Irrespective of their nationality or the place where the crime was committed, the victims will have the right to be informed, to understand and be understood, to legal counsel, and to be heard and protected. Victim support services will be able to provide psychological support and defend the victims at all times.
I have heard many victims’ accounts, all of which were very traumatic, but necessary in order to understand the needs of the different types of victims; I would like to add that I dedicate this directive to them, especially to my brother, Alberto, and his wife, who will be looking down on me from heaven.
In Parliament today, we are taking an important first step towards helping a father who has lost his son in another country, the victim of an attack, or a girl who has been raped and has no idea where to begin or what to tell the police. They are forced to go through that nightmare, and we are helping all of them here today.
I hope this compass guides not only victims when they are crossing the desert of criminal proceedings, but also all those who must support them on their path of pain, such as judges, police officers and legal experts, including in cases involving children, and I also dedicate this directive to them.
Today is a very important day for all victims: victims of gender violence, people trafficking, terrorism, organised crime, as well as child victims, victims with disabilities, and all those who have experienced the ordeal of a crime.
Unfortunately, we cannot bring back people’s loved ones, nor can we restore their honour, the peace of mind they have lost, or their health, but all of us here today can promise them that we shall continue working towards giving them back their rights, dignity and belief in justice.
I am committing myself and I call on the whole of Parliament to do the same with me tomorrow.
We cannot forget those who died in London and Madrid, or the many victims of terrorism in Europe, such as those of the ETA terrorist organisation in Spain, my country.
Society as a whole is the victim in a terrorist attack, but a few citizens pay with their lives to defend our freedom.
That is why, Mr President, I am dedicating part of my speaking time, including the time I have been allocated at the end of the debate, to observe one minute’s silence for all of these victims.
I should like to thank Commissioner Reding for the sensitivity she has shown towards victims, also the Council for its flexibility, and Ms Parvanova for her excellent work, as well as the Members of Parliament who have followed this report.
Tomorrow will be crucial not only for victims but for all citizens, and believe me when I say that anyone can become a victim, as we can see from this compelling statistic: 75 million people a year are victims of crime in Europe.
I believe it is time to give the victims the place they deserve, that is, at the centre of our debates in Parliament, because, even though the economic situation is our main concern today, I know that in most European countries, people are extremely worried about the way the justice system functions. This directive, which sends a clear message to victims that their rights will not be ignored and that they will be treated with respect and dignity, will serve to build people’s confidence in justice.
The response to victims’ call for justice begins in Europe: a transparent and effective framework that restores citizens’ rights and the hope they have lost, in some cases, in their judicial system."@en1
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