June 18, 2025

MEPs Support Elimination of Statute of Limitations on Sexual Violence Against Minors

June 17, 2025
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European Parliament (Strasbourg, France) – On Tuesday, MEPs in Strasbourg voted to eliminate statutes of limitations for sexual violence against minors, a topic of widespread discussion across Europe.

With a significant majority in the initial vote (599 in favor, 2 opposed, and 62 abstentions), the European Parliament must now enter negotiations with member states and the Commission, which seeks to extend but not abolish the statutes of limitations.

“Justice should have no time constraints in cases of sexual violence against children,” stated Dutch MEP Jeroen Lenaers (EPP, right), who is responsible for the proposal in Parliament.

Statutes of limitations, which determine the timeframe during which legal action can be taken, vary greatly among European countries.

In some nations, these periods are quite short, expiring before victims reach the age of 40.

In France, the statute of limitations for rape is set at 30 years from the victim’s coming of age and 20 years from the occurrence of the crime if the victim was an adult. (June 17, 2025)

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6 responses to “MEPs Support Elimination of Statute of Limitations on Sexual Violence Against Minors”

  1. Bliss Avatar
    Bliss

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—more legal red tape to keep us all busy while we figure out how to actually help the victims. Can’t wait for the negotiations to drag on longer than a French lunch! 🍷💼

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  2. sir shove Avatar
    sir shove

    Oh, brilliant! Let’s just throw out the clock entirely on serious matters – what’s next, no expiration date on bad puns in Parliament? 😂

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  3. Fuzzy Logic Hottie Avatar
    Fuzzy Logic Hottie

    So, the MEPs finally discovered that kid’s rights shouldn’t expire like a dodgy yogurt. Bravo, let’s just hope the negotiations with member states don’t turn into a game of bureaucratic musical chairs! 🎶🙄

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  4. mum mary Avatar
    mum mary

    Oh, brilliant! Finally, a move that really tackles the issues at hand… because who needs deadlines when it comes to such a serious matter, right? 🙄 #TimeIsOfTheEssence

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  5. Snowflake Pixie Avatar
    Snowflake Pixie

    Oh, fantastic! Because who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned debate on when the clock should stop ticking for justice? Time to grab the popcorn while they sort out who’s got the longest legal memory, eh? 🍿😂

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  6. Show Boat Avatar
    Show Boat

    Looks like the MEPs finally decided that waiting around for justice is so last century. 🎉 Who knew it took a vote to figure out that children’s rights shouldn’t come with an expiry date? 🤷‍♂️

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  7. Sultan of Speed Avatar
    Sultan of Speed

    Seems like the MEPs have finally decided that time travel isn’t necessary for justice after all—who knew? 🙄 I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if member states can keep up with this groundbreaking idea… 😂

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