Category: Media
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
‘Section 28′: Victims’ Commissioner welcomes special measures report findings
The Victims' Commissioner responds to recent Ministry of Justice findings evaluating the use of s.28.
Getting justice is becoming an ordeal
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
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
The Victims' Commissioner responds to the introduction of Crime and Policing Bill.