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Troubling number of London victims are walking away from justice process, new report finds

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The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Newlove, has welcomed a new report exposing the scale of victim attrition in London, warning that too many victims are still being left to navigate a complex and distressing process without the support they need.

Domestic Homicide Review report highlights urgent need to turn learnings into action – Victims Commissioner

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Welcoming a new report by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, the Victims' Commissioner joins the DA Commissioner's calls for a robust oversight mechanism, saying that we owe it to victims and their families to turn learning into action.

Leveson review welcomed, but victims still face years of delays

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“There is no credible alternative – but even this may fall short of what’s truly needed,” says Baroness Newlove as she calls for greater investment in court capacity and victim support.

Baroness Newlove: Focus on high street safety welcomed – but support for ASB victims in residential areas must remain a priority

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As Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week draws to a close, the Victims’ Commissioner has welcomed new Government action to tackle incidents in town centres – while urging policymakers not to overlook the experiences of victims facing persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) in their homes.

Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week: A time to reflect, shift focus and act – because victims deserve nothing less

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With Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week now underway (30 June to 6 July), the Victims’ Commissioner reflects on what must change to better recognise and support victims of persistent anti-social behaviour.

Victims given a voice in Mental Health Tribunal hearings as new reform comes into force

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Reform delivers on the Victims’ Commissioner’s long-standing campaign to give victims a voice in cases involving mentally disordered offenders.

Yet another grim milestone as Crown Court backlog reaches unprecedented levels

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“Victims should not bear the burden alone” – Commissioner sounds alarm as key services face closure amid funding cuts despite record Crown Court backlog.

Statement on Baroness Casey’s audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse

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Baroness Newlove has welcomed the announcement of a new national inquiry but stressed that survivors cannot afford further delays. "Victims need answers – and action,” she said, urging urgent delivery of the therapeutic support survivors have long been promised.

PM warned he will miss target to halve violence against women without urgent investment

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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.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme: Fresh calls for reform after review dropped

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