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Amid funding uncertainty, celebrating the work of independent stalking advocates and other victim services is more important than ever

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

‘Section 28′: Victims’ Commissioner welcomes special measures report findings

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

Getting justice is becoming an ordeal

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

Justice delayed: Human toll of gruelling Crown Court delays on victims revealed in new Victims’ Commissioner report

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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.

Crime and Policing Bill: Commissioner welcomes strengthened commitment to neighbourhood policing

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The Victims' Commissioner responds to the introduction of Crime and Policing Bill.