In 2013 and 2014 the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund decided on 58 and 61 applications respectively for financial compensation in connection with trafficking. In 2014 over 75% of applications were granted. This represents a considerable increase compared with preceding years. In 2014, the average amount granted by the Fund for violent crimes in general was Data on the average amount granted to victims of human trafficking is not available. €3161. Rights of residence for victims of human trafficking Under the current rules on residence for human trafficking victims, such persons can obtain a temporary residence permit on humanitarian grounds if there are clear indications that they are the victim of human trafficking but are unable to cooperate with the criminal investigation due to threats or a serious medical condition. The National Rapporteur noted in her Ninth Report that in practice this provision is invoked only a few times a year. In response to this observation, the provision was explicitly drawn to the attention of the police, health and social care workers and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). In addition, the Aliens Act Implementation Guidelines were amended so that the police are no longer required to draw up an affidavit confirming that the person is a victim of human trafficking; their affidavit merely has to confirm the existence of signs of human trafficking. If is the slightest indication of human trafficking victims have the right to a rest and reflection period of up to three months, in which they can come to a decision about cooperating in the investigation or prosecution. If after that period the victim decides to cooperate, this constitutes an application for a temporary residence permit on the grounds of human trafficking. The number of times victims made use of the reflection period fell from 223 in 2013 to 174 in 2014. The number of applications for a temporary residence permit also fell slightly: from 268 in 2013 to 251 in 2014. Not all victims apply for a residence permit after the reflection period. This was particularly the case with victims originating from Central and Eastern Europe and victims. Applications for a temporary residence permit on these grounds are usually granted. The figures for 2015 and 2016 had not yet been published by the National Rapporteur at the time of writing. With regard to residence permits for victims of human trafficking, including those who are unable to cooperate, the following applies. A residence permit can be granted to third-country nationals on the condition that human trafficking is reported to the police and a criminal investigation of the perpetrator has begun.
In 2013 and 2014 the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund decided on 58 and 61 applications respectively for financial compensation in connection with trafficking. In 2014 over 75% of applications were granted. This represents a considerable increase compared with preceding years. In 2014, the average amount granted by the Fund for violent crimes in general was €3161. Data on the average amount granted to victims of human trafficking is not available. Rights of residence for victims of human trafficking Under the current rules on residence for human trafficking victims, such persons can obtain a temporary residence permit on humanitarian grounds if there are clear indications that they are the victim of human trafficking but are unable to cooperate with the criminal investigation due to threats or a serious medical condition. The National Rapporteur noted in her Ninth Report that in practice this provision is invoked only a few times a year. In response to this observation, the provision was explicitly drawn to the attention of the police, health and social care workers and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). In addition, the Aliens Act Implementation Guidelines were amended so that the police are no longer required to draw up an affidavit confirming that the person is a victim of human trafficking; their affidavit merely has to confirm the existence of signs of human trafficking. If is the slightest indication of human trafficking victims have the right to a rest and reflection period of up to three months, in which they can come to a decision about cooperating in the investigation or prosecution. If after that period the victim decides to cooperate, this constitutes an application for a temporary residence permit on the grounds of human trafficking. The number of times victims made use of the reflection period fell from 223 in 2013 to 174 in 2014. The number of applications for a temporary residence permit also fell slightly: from 268 in 2013 to 251 in 2014. Not all victims apply for a residence permit after the reflection period. This was particularly the case with victims originating from Central and Eastern Europe and victims. Applications for a temporary residence permit on these grounds are usually granted. The figures for 2015 and 2016 had not yet been published by the National Rapporteur at the time of writing. With regard to residence permits for victims of human trafficking, including those who are unable to cooperate, the following applies. A residence permit can be granted to third-country nationals on the condition that human trafficking is reported to the police and a criminal investigation of the perpetrator has begun.
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