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13 October 2021BLOG: Bold and ambitious action on fraud will help victims
The Victims' Commissioner writes about her research on fraud and the impact it has victims, while also calling for the…
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13 October 2021Fraud surged by 24% under Covid. Now a new study reveals around 700,000 victims a year are likely to be highly vulnerable to fraudulent crime and seriously harmed by it
New Victims' Commissioner report maps out victims of fraud and suggests who criminal justice agencies and support services should prioritise.…
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6 October 2021Victims’ Commissioner seeks clarity on new ministerial portfolios
Dame Vera Baird asks the Justice Secretary for guidance on which ministers will be leading key victims' work, including the…
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30 September 2021We need a separate strategy for tackling physical and sexual violence against men and boys
The Home Office needs to offer a separate strategy for developing the rights and support services for men and boys…
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20 September 2021Victims’ Commissioner urges new Justice Secretary to push on with Victims Bill consultation
"It is the right time to listen to victims and meet their needs to enable the criminal justice system to…
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17 September 2021New cross-system approach needed to end epidemic of violence against women and girls
Dame Vera Baird endorses HMICFRS call for urgent and fundamental cross-system change to tackle an epidemic of violence against women…
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9 September 2021New survey reveals low victim confidence, as Victims’ Commissioner warns victims remain an “afterthought”
Victims are losing faith in the criminal justice system according to a new survey of victims, which suggests less than…
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30 August 2021VC BLOG | National Road Victim Month: The value of specialist support must not be underestimated
National Road Victim Month is held annually in August to remember people that have been killed or injured on our…
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25 August 2021
Report urges police forces to stay alert to ‘Covid blaming’ as an excuse or defence by suspects
Responding to the report's findings, the Victims' Commissioner said: "we must not set a precedent whereby defendants are able to…