Category: Media
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme: Fresh calls for reform after review dropped
Government decision to drop Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme review sparks renewed demands for urgent reform from victims, campaigners and MPs.
Statement from the Victims’ Commissioner on the publication of the Gauke Review
Baroness Newlove has raised concerns over sentencing reforms proposed in the Gauke Review, warning that "the pace of change feels urgent – as if we are racing against the clock" and that stretched probation services may not be able to cope with increased demands.
Victims’ Commissioner raises concerns over early release changes for recalled offenders
Baroness Newlove expresses concern over government plans to reduce the time served in prison by certain recalled offenders, warning that such a decision risks compromising victim safety and eroding confidence in the justice system.
Victims’ Commissioner set to gain strengthened oversight role under proposed reforms
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.
Amid funding uncertainty, celebrating the work of independent stalking advocates and other victim services is more important than ever
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.
Victim attrition falls, but progress is “fragile” amid uncertainty over support services funding
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.
Victim compensation scheme: long-overdue wholesale review abandoned by government – Victims’ Commissioner disappointed
The Victims' Commissioner comments on the government's response to and update about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Parole Board hearings: Victim welfare must remain paramount, as ‘welcome’ national rollout confirmed
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.
Grim milestone as Crown Court backlog hits new high
The Victims' Commissioner comments on the Crown Court statistics, showing yet another increase to an already unprecedented backlog.
Victims’ Commissioner responds to HMICFRS police effectiveness report
The Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, responds to HMICFRS report on police effectiveness, the level of service victims receive and victim outcomes