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Victims encouraged to apply for ‘same roof’ rule compensation by 13 June deadline

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Ruling out an extension to the deadline, Minister Malthouse reassures victims that late applications will still be considered on a “case-by-case basis”.

Victims’ Commissioner launches new Victims’ Survey

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Dame Vera Baird calls for victims to share their views of the criminal justice system.

Police watchdogs find modern slavery survivors are criminalised rather than recognised as victims

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The Victims' Commissioner and Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner issue a joint statement: "Unless victims receive the care they require at first point of contact with the criminal justice system, we’ve got no hope of victims supporting a case through court."

Victims’ Commissioner calls for legal aid for inquests

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Grant bereaved families automatic non means-tested funding for legal representation following state related deaths, says Victims' Commissioner.

Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses overlooked for legal protections while giving evidence

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Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses still put at risk of coming face-to-face with perpetrators and not receiving the support they need to prevent courtroom intimidation.

Record number of people – including 43 per cent of rape victims – pulling out of cases

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"It’s clear that this trajectory is no good for anyone and this cannot carry on – we must get to the bottom of this," says Commissioner.

Victims’ Commissioner announces new CEO

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Katie Kempen will take up post as Chief Executive Officer at the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner from June 2021

BLOG: The new domestic abuse law is a much-improved piece of legislation that will save lives. But we can – and must – go further.

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As the Domestic Abuse Bill finally receives Royal Assent, the Victims' Commissioner congratulates campaigners and the government in her latest blog.

Victims’ Commissioner calls for “major course adjustment” from CPS, as new figures reveal rape prosecutions remain flat

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“Far too few rape cases are resulting in a charge and hundreds of complainants annually are being denied justice," says Dame Vera Baird.

Video: Putting victims at the heart of policing

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The Victims’ Commissioner tells the College of Policing what the new Victims' Code means for police staff and officers.