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The Victims' Commissioner comments on the government's response to and update about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

Victims' Commissioner responds to the government's decision to roll out a pilot scheme - giving eligible victims' the opportunity to attend and observe their perpetrator's parole board hearing - nationally.

The Victims' Commissioner comments on the Crown Court statistics, showing yet another increase to an already unprecedented backlog.

The Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, responds to HMICFRS report on police effectiveness, the level of service victims receive and victim outcomes

The Victims' Commissioner responds to recent Ministry of Justice findings evaluating the use of s.28.

Our courts service is in crisis and all too often, victims are paying the price. My report gives a voice to these victims.

A new report from the Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, reveals the gruelling impact of Crown Court delays on victims, victim services and the wider criminal justice system.

The Victims' Commissioner responds to the introduction of Crime and Policing Bill.

The Victims' Commissioner responds to the National Audit Office report Tackling Violence against Women and Girls.

The role of Victims’ Commissioner is unrecognisable from the role I first took on in 2013. Key reforms now provide the statutory powers needed to fulfil its original mandate—championing victims’ rights, monitoring the Victims’ Code, holding criminal justice agencies to account, and driving real change.