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The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of record funding for the courts system, but warned that “unlimited sitting days” must be met with wider structural reform to end the “intolerable” delays facing victims.

The Victims’ Commissioner is pushing for crucial changes to key victim legislation.

Victims’ Commissioner warns that efficiency measures alone cannot fix a system at a "tipping point," calling for urgent and bold reform of the court system.

The Victims’ Commissioner has welcomed the expansion of a pilot scheme designed to prevent rape and sexual assault cases from being stopped prematurely - while backing urgent calls for a permanent change in the law.

"Today’s announcement is a victory for the brave survivors of the Open Justice For All campaign, and a crucial, welcome step towards real transparency in our courts."

In 2026, victims have more rights than ever but accessing justice has never been harder.

The Ministry of Justice has published a new information guide for families bereaved by homicide abroad, a move designed to assist those navigating the complex aftermath of a death overseas.

New Victims' Commissioner vows to put victim's voice ‘front and centre' as she warns survivors are 'bearing the brunt' of a justice system under unprecedented pressure.

Claire Waxman OBE has welcomed the appointment of Andrea Simon as London’s next Victims’ Commissioner, hailing her successor as a "powerful champion" for the capital.

Despite several welcome initiatives, the incoming Victims' Commissioner warned the strategy risks amounting to "less than the sum of its parts" without significant new investment.