Government raises concerns with EU over 'problematic' crime directive

The European Commission is proposing a change to ensure that victims have more "effective access" to court-ordered compensation.

The Government has raised concerns with the EU over what it sees as a number of problematic approaches involved in a new directive on the protection of the rights of crime victims.

"Significant" compensation costs as well as concerns around the introduction of the EU helpline number are among the reasons raised by the Government in a proposal to the European Parliament published in July.