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Speech: Victims’ Commissioner shines spotlight on poor treatment of victims in Lords debate
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In a speech to the House of Lords, Baroness Newlove sets out her views on what she expects from the long-awaited Victims and Prisoners Bill.
‘A wake-up call’: New survey shines spotlight on poor treatment of victims
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Victims’ Commissioner publishes 2022 Victim Survey results as she prepares to address the House of Lords in response to the King’s Speech.
Baroness Newlove appointed Victims’ Commissioner
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Baroness Helen Newlove to commence new one-year term on Tuesday 17 October 2023.
Interim position awaiting the appointment of a Victims’ Commissioner (updated)
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The Office of the Victims' Commissioner sets out how it will continue to operate in this interim period.
Operation Bluestone Soteria survey on victim experiences of reporting to the police
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Operation Bluestone Soteria is inviting victims of rape and other sexual offences to take part in a survey of the victim's experience of the police investigation and criminal justice process.
New victim privacy safeguards come into force
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A new law standardising how and when the police can lawfully extract information from electronic devices takes effect.
Statement from Dame Vera Baird QC on launch of new recruitment campaign for Victims’ Commissioner
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Statement on the broadcast of Crown Court sentencing remarks
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Crown Court sentencing remarks to be broadcast for first time.