(Brussels) In their amendments, MEPs propose to raise the maximum punishments for a number of CSA offences, including for sexual activities with children above the age of sexual consent who do not consent. Other examples are recruiting children for exploitation in prostitution, possessing or distributing CSA material, and offering remuneration for certain CSA crimes. The MEPs also want to abolish limitation periods for crimes covered by the updated law, “since – they explain at the European Parliament – statistics show that the majority of victims only speak about their experiences a long time after the offence occurred”. Victims should also be able to seek compensation indefinitely. To bring EU laws up to date with technological developments, the MEPs want to criminalise explicitly the use of Artificial Intelligence systems “designed or adapted primarily” for CSA crimes. Last but not least, child victim support “should be free of charge and include medical and forensic examinations, help with documenting evidence, gender-sensitive medical care and access to sexual and reproductive healthcare”.