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The Prime Minister has been warned he is on course to miss his own target of halving violence against women and girls, as vital support services are being “pushed to the brink” by funding cuts and soaring costs.

Government decision to drop Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme review sparks renewed demands for urgent reform from victims, campaigners and MPs.

Baroness Newlove has raised concerns over sentencing reforms proposed in the Gauke Review, warning that "the pace of change feels urgent – as if we are racing against the clock" and that stretched probation services may not be able to cope with increased demands.

Baroness Newlove expresses concern over government plans to reduce the time served in prison by certain recalled offenders, warning that such a decision risks compromising victim safety and eroding confidence in the justice system.

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.

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.

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.

The Victims' Commissioner comments on the government's response to and update about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

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.

The Victims' Commissioner comments on the Crown Court statistics, showing yet another increase to an already unprecedented backlog.