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18 September 2019Victims’ Commissioner’s response to MoJ announcement of increased funding to support victims of rape and sexual assault
The Ministry of Justice has today announced a £5 million increase in funding to support victims of rape and sexual…
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12 September 2019VC’s response to the CPS Violence Against Women and Girls report 2018-19
In her response to the CPS Violence Against Women and Girls report 2018-19, published today, the Victims’ Commissioner finds that…
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12 September 2019Response from the Speakers’ Office on Westminster Bridge attack victims’ memorial
I am very pleased that the Speakers’ Office have responded to my letter supporting calls from victims of the terrorist…
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11 September 2019Lord Chancellor replies to Victims’ Commissioner’s call to look again at double jeopardy rule
I am extremely pleased that the Lord Chancellor is taking our proposals to modernise the double jeopardy rule very seriously…
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9 September 2019
VC calls for better support for victims of anti-social behaviour
The Victims’ Commissioner has written to the Home Secretary to call for improvements in the support offered to victims of…
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6 September 2019
VC calls on Prime Minister to prioritise the Domestic Abuse Bill
The Victims’ Commissioner has written to the Prime Minister to call for the Domestic Abuse Bill to be reintroduced as…
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3 September 2019
VC responds to the Government’s consultation on the Victims’ Code
Today I responded to the MoJ consultation to changes to the Victims Code of Practice. Whilst welcoming the proposed changes…
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29 August 2019
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) today publishes its dashboard on rape monitoring
Click here for HMICFRS Rape Monitoring Group data Dame Vera says: Criminal Justice system is letting down current victims and…
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21 August 2019
VC publishes her strategic plan for 2019 to 2022
Today I have published my strategic plan for my first term. I am committed to ensuring victims are supported in coping and…