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New powers proposed in the Victims and Courts Bill would expand the Commissioner’s ability to scrutinise compliance with the Victims’ Code and improve agency accountability.

Marking National Stalking Awareness Week this year, the Victims' Commissioner shines a light on the importance of making specialist support available to stalking victims — and why the work of these and other victim services must not be taken for granted.

The Commissioner attributes the fall in victim attrition to the ongoing efforts of frontline support services – but warns future progress is at risk amid funding pressures.

The Victims' Commissioner comments on the government's response to and update about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

Victims' Commissioner responds to the government's decision to roll out a pilot scheme - giving eligible victims' the opportunity to attend and observe their perpetrator's parole board hearing - nationally.

The Victims' Commissioner comments on the Crown Court statistics, showing yet another increase to an already unprecedented backlog.

The Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, responds to HMICFRS report on police effectiveness, the level of service victims receive and victim outcomes

The Victims' Commissioner responds to recent Ministry of Justice findings evaluating the use of s.28.

Our courts service is in crisis and all too often, victims are paying the price. My report gives a voice to these victims.

A new report from the Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, reveals the gruelling impact of Crown Court delays on victims, victim services and the wider criminal justice system.