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Frustrated by police inaction, mounting delays and often ‘left guessing’, victims share criminal justice experiences in new report

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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

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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.

Statement – London Stalking Review 2024

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Baroness Newlove: "Although this report focuses on London, I suspect similar issues plague police forces nationwide, making many of these recommendations relevant on a national level."

Statement — Victims’ Commissioner responds NPCC ‘National Policing Statement’ (VAWG)

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Baroness Newlove calls for government to develop robust strategies to tackle tech-enabled VAWG, such as AI deepfakes.

Statement – Victims’ Commissioner responds to HMICFRS ‘State of Policing’ report

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Too many victims of crime are still being let down by police who are failing to get the basics right, the chief inspector of constabulary has said in his annual report.

Statement – Victims’ Commissioner responds to the Baird Inquiry into Greater Manchester Police custody practices

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Baroness Newlove: “These findings are truly concerning.”

Statement – Victims’ Commissioner responds to early release announcement

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Baroness Newlove: "The justice system faces immense pressure, demanding difficult choices. Yet, victim safety must never be compromised."

BLOG: National Stalking Awareness Week: Delivering a victim-centred, collaborative approach to tackling stalking 

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To mark National Stalking Awareness Week, Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove highlights the importance of centring the victim and working collaboratively when tackling stalking.

BLOG: Victims of persistent anti-social behaviour need more support

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In a compelling account, the Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove sets out why more needs to be done to support victims of anti-social behaviour.