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17 June 2021Rape review: Ministers’ apologies are “welcome,” but action plan has “serious limitations”
"We have to seize this moment if we are to escape this crisis on our justice system," says Victims' Commissioner,…
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9 June 2021WATCH VC Webinar: Next steps for special measures
The Victims’ Commissioner and her team held a live discussion and Q&A of her new review of special measures on…
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8 June 2021
Victims encouraged to apply for ‘same roof’ rule compensation by 13 June deadline
Ruling out an extension to the deadline, Minister Malthouse reassures victims that late applications will still be considered on a…
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28 May 2021Victims’ Commissioner launches new Victims’ Survey
Dame Vera Baird calls for victims to share their views of the criminal justice system.
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26 May 2021Police watchdogs find modern slavery survivors are criminalised rather than recognised as victims
The Victims' Commissioner and Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner issue a joint statement: "Unless victims receive the care they require at first…
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24 May 2021Victims’ Commissioner calls for legal aid for inquests
Grant bereaved families automatic non means-tested funding for legal representation following state related deaths, says Victims' Commissioner.
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19 May 2021Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses overlooked for legal protections while giving evidence
Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses still put at risk of coming face-to-face with perpetrators and not receiving the support they need…
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14 May 2021Record number of people – including 43 per cent of rape victims – pulling out of cases.
"It’s clear that this trajectory is no good for anyone and this cannot carry on – we must get to…
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14 May 2021Victims’ Commissioner announces new CEO
Katie Kempen will take up post as Chief Executive Officer at the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner from June 2021