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Topic: Media

BLOG: As my survey shows, women are still not getting good treatment in our justice system

As we kick off 16 Days of Activism, Baroness Newlove reacts to fresh survey findings showing women’s low confidence and satisfaction in the criminal justice system.

Baroness Newlove publishes her one-year Strategic Plan as Victims’ Commissioner

“You will not be surprised to see that scrutiny of the Victims and Prisoners Bill will be my primary focus for the year.”

Ministry of Justice to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences

Victims' Commissioner welcomes Ministry of Justice moves to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences, but underscores the need for robust pre-sentence reports and a properly resourced Probation Service. 

‘A wake-up call’: New survey shines spotlight on poor treatment of victims

Victims’ Commissioner publishes 2022 Victim Survey survey results as she prepares to address the House of Lords in response to the King’s Speech.

Baroness Newlove appointed Victims’ Commissioner

Baroness Helen Newlove to commence new one-year term on Tuesday 17 October 2023.

Dame Vera Baird to end term as Victims’ Commissioner on 30 September

Statement from Dame Vera Baird QC on launch of new recruitment campaign for Victims’ Commissioner

Statement on Criminal Bar Association industrial action

Statement on the broadcast of Crown Court sentencing remarks

Crown Court sentencing remarks to be broadcast for first time.

Statement on Criminal Bar Association industrial action

The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) is carrying out days of strike action from 27 June 2022, escalating its protest to the government’s proposals on criminal legal aid.