Category: News Story
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.
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.
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.
Victims’ Commissioner: NAO VAWG report highlights critical lack of understanding
The Victims' Commissioner responds to the National Audit Office report Tackling Violence against Women and Girls.
Victims’ Commissioner launches 2024 Victim Survey
The Victims' Commissioner has partnered with specialist research agency TONIC to deliver the annual survey.
Questions raised over effectiveness of Respect Orders and ‘hotspot’ policing in tackling persistent anti-social behaviour
The Victims' Commissioner has welcomed the announcement of new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in public spaces but questioned how these will address the persistent and targeted anti-social behaviour that typically occurs in residential communities.