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Briefing: Courts and Tribunals Bill – Second Reading (October 2026)

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Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales - Courts and Tribunals Bill Briefing (PDF, 205.7 KB)

This document outlines proposed amendments to the Courts and Tribunals Bill, designed to address the Victims' Commissioner's three main priorities for the Bill.

The Victims’ Commissioner wants to see the Bill deliver meaningful improvements for victims by:

  • Effectively tackling the Crown Court backlog, so victims can access timely justice and are not left facing years of prolonged uncertainty.
  • Improving victims’ experience of the court process, ensuring they can access the measures they need, that these work effectively in practice, and that proceedings are fair and trauma-informed.
  • Strengthening accountability and oversight, so inefficiencies are identified and addressed swiftly, and victims’ experiences are a core measure of court performance and effectiveness.