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Advisory Board

The Victims’ Commissioner has established an Advisory Board comprising representatives from key criminal justice agencies, inspectorates and other stakeholders.

The Board provides strategic advice, assurance and support to the Commissioner in the exercise of her statutory functions. It serves as a forum for criminal justice partners to consider system-wide issues affecting victims of crime in England and Wales and to provide advice on opportunities to improve victims’ experiences and outcomes.

Board membership

Further information

Terms of reference

Meeting summaries

Victims’ Commissioner’s Advisory Board – meeting readout – 18 June 2026

The Victims’ Commissioner held the inaugural meeting of the Victims’ Commissioner’s Advisory Board (VAB), bringing together senior leaders from across policing, prosecution, courts, probation, and the Ministry of Justice.

Key Items Discussed:

  • Board Mandate: Establishing clear terms of reference to provide cross-system oversight, improve agency coordination, and ensure victims do not fall through structural gaps.
  • Improving Victim Navigation: Discussing options for simpler contact pathways and ways to streamline data sharing so victims do not have to repeatedly retell their story.
  • Victims’ Rights & Compliance: Reviewing strategies to track and improve agency compliance with the Victims’ Code of Practice across England and Wales.

Justice System Pressures: Exchanging insights on current crown court delays and identifying practica

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