Category: News Story
Victim Support court report ‘raises serious questions’ about the treatment of victim-survivors
Baroness Newlove responds to Victim Support's new report Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of going to court and cross-examination.
Annual report: Victims’ Commissioner reflects on ‘challenging’ year for victims and the criminal justice system
The annual report highlights key milestones, including the passage of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, and pressing challenges like the prisons crisis and record Crown Court backlogs.
Dismissed and struggling to cope — the torment of persistent anti-social behaviour on ‘forgotten’ victims revealed in new report
A new report from the Victims' Commissioner highlights the damaging impact of persistent anti-social behaviour on its victims.
Frustrated by police inaction, mounting delays and often ‘left guessing’, victims share criminal justice experiences in new report
Voices of 3,048 crime victims across England and Wales captured in landmark new report from the Victims' Commissioner.
New Victims’ Commissioner survey looks at impact of court delays on victims
New victim survey seeks to understand the impact of court waiting times — including delays caused by the Crown Court backlog — on victims across England and Wales.
Victim advocates play “invaluable” role in justice system – new research
A new report from the Victims' Commissioner spotlights the crucial role victim advocates play in supporting victims through the criminal justice process.
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.”
‘A wake-up call’: New survey shines spotlight on poor treatment of victims
Victims’ Commissioner publishes 2022 Victim 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.