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Category: Annual report

Fraud: the poor relation?

Published: 22 June 2022

Fraud has reached epidemic proportions and its scale is truly staggering. Yet you wouldn't know it judging by the criminal justice system's response.

The distressing truth is that if you are raped in Britain today, your chances of seeing justice are slim

Published: 22 June 2022

In her 2021/22 Annual Report, Dame Vera Baird reflects on the investigation and prosecution of rape in England and Wales.

“Enormous” court backlogs represent “a serious and fundamental challenge to our justice system” – Victims’ Commissioner

Published: 21 June 2022

Dame Vera Baird publishes her annual report reflecting on her first term as Victims’ Commissioner and the challenges facing victims and the justice system.

Dame Vera Baird publishes her second annual report: “It has without doubt been an eventful year for victims and witnesses”

Published: 21 July 2021

"This is a fascinating and challenging role, which I am privileged to have. Much has been done and much remains to be achieved."