# Council Directive 2004/81/EC of 29 April 2004 on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities, Article 15: Safeguard clause

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Directive shall apply without prejudice to specific national rules concerning the protection of victims and witnesses.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2004/81/article/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2004-81/article-15
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