Press Release: Combating illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings: European Commission’s proposal for a residence permit for victims who cooperate with the authorities reminds the Member States that the phenomenon cannot be tackled at national level alone

The European Commission adopted on 12 February 2002 a proposal for a Council Directive on a residence permit for victims of action to facilitate illegal immigration or trafficking in human beings who cooperate with the competent authorities. The proposal seeks to combat the networks of people smugglers and traffickers by laying down arrangements for victims who lodge complaints or provide information to the police or the courts.