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BLOG: As my survey shows, women are still not getting good treatment in our justice system
As we kick off 16 Days of Activism, Baroness Newlove reacts to fresh survey findings showing women’s low confidence and satisfaction in the criminal justice system.
Baroness Newlove publishes her one-year Strategic Plan as Victims’ Commissioner
“You will not be surprised to see that scrutiny of the Victims and Prisoners Bill will be my primary focus for the year.”
Ministry of Justice to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences
Victims' Commissioner welcomes Ministry of Justice moves to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences, but underscores the need for robust pre-sentence reports and a properly resourced Probation Service.
Speech: Victims’ Commissioner shines spotlight on poor treatment of victims in Lords debate
In a speech to the House of Lords, Baroness Newlove sets out her views on what she expects from the long-awaited Victims and Prisoners Bill.
‘A wake-up call’: New survey shines spotlight on poor treatment of victims
Victims’ Commissioner publishes 2022 Victim Survey survey results as she prepares to address the House of Lords in response to the King’s Speech.
Baroness Newlove appointed Victims’ Commissioner
Baroness Helen Newlove to commence new one-year term on Tuesday 17 October 2023.
Interim position awaiting the appointment of a Victims’ Commissioner (updated)
The Office of the Victims' Commissioner sets out how it will continue to operate in this interim period.
Operation Bluestone Soteria survey on victim experiences of reporting to the police
Operation Bluestone Soteria is inviting victims of rape and other sexual offences to take part in a survey of the victim's experience of the police investigation and criminal justice process.
New victim privacy safeguards come into force
A new law standardising how and when the police can lawfully extract information from electronic devices takes effect.