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21 August 2019VC 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…
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19 August 2019VC asks for review of decision to withdraw funding of Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health
The VC has written to the Secretary of State for Health asking that he review the decision to withdraw funding…
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15 August 2019The reasons why victims of rape and sexual violence withdraw from the criminal process without seeking justice
Using data provided by Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership, we have prepared analysis about the reasons that victims withdrew…
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12 August 2019VC’s statement on the Prime Minister’s CJS round table
Today the VC attended the Prime Minister’s round table on the role of the criminal justice system in deterring and…
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8 August 2019
VC sets out proposals on double jeopardy
The VC has written to the Justice Secretary setting out her proposals for additional offences relating to child sexual abuse…
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7 August 2019
Joint Agency Guide to the Victim Personal Statement
This is the Joint Agency Guide to the Victim Personal Statement. It sets out how to deliver the entitlement. Each…
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7 August 2019
VC finds victims’ voices are still not being heard in court
For the sixth year running, victims of crime continue to be deprived of the opportunity to make a victim personal…
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31 July 2019
VC welcomes London Victims’ Commissioner’s Research into Handling of Rape Cases
Although this research focussed on London the findings are highly relevant nationwide. It must be noted that, as Claire points…
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29 July 2019
VC calls for commemoration of the Westminster Bridge attack
The VC has written to The Speaker, Rt Hon John Bercow MP in support of a campaign by victims for…