Child abuse is a growing phenomenon, facilitated by the increasing use of the internet.
Since its establishment, Eurojust has played an active role in fighting crimes against children. In October 2007, at an informal Justice and Home Affairs meeting under the Portuguese Presidency, the Belgian Minister of Justice, Ms Laurette Onkelinx, proposed that Eurojust should appoint a Contact Point for Child Protection from amongst its National Members.
Eurojust is an agency of the European Union