Latest news
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11 March 2019New Victims’ Commissioner site highlights help for victims
Today, the Victims’ Commissioner launches her new-look website.
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27 February 2019Victim advocates provide practical and emotional support
The Victims' Commissioner says victim advocates can help victims through the aftermath of a crime.
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13 February 2019Why victims and survivors of child sexual abuse need a Commissioner
Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse need to be given a powerful voice in government, writes Baroness Newlove.
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5 February 2019Inquiry launches landmark TV awareness campaign for the Truth Project
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has launched a landmark TV public awareness campaign to ensure victims and survivors…
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23 January 2019Claiming Criminal Injuries Compensation retriggers trauma
Victims’ Commissioner calls for wholesale reform of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme so that victims who apply are not frustrated…
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6 December 2018VC responds to Independent Public Advocate consultation
The Victims’ Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, has submitted a response to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on establishing an Independent Public…
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29 November 2018Police Oracle article: Rights of victims must be given greater focus
Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove is interviewed by Ian Weinfass. Article reproduced with permission of the Police Oracle. Rights of victims…
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16 November 2018Victims’ Commissioner and the APCC Victims Lead respond to Attorney-General’s disclosure review
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove and the APCC Victims Lead Dame Vera Baird raise importance of victim privacy in rape cases.
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10 October 2018VC finds little progress made in the offer of Victim Personal Statements
For the fifth year running, victims of crime continue to be deprived of the opportunity to make a victim personal…