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Baroness Newlove calls for dedicated strategy to tackle interpersonal violence against men and boys
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“This International Men’s Day feels like an opportune moment to amplify these calls, but my commitment to this cause is not confined to any single day,” writes Baroness Newlove.
Anti-social behaviour: Ending the nightmare
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It pains me that, 17 years after Garry's death, I still meet victims of persistent anti-social behaviour who are having the same experiences we had.
Operation Soteria: improved victim experiences encouraging, but real areas of concern remain
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The Victims' Commissioner called for the Home Office to announce continued funding for Operation Soteria, which runs out in March 2025.
Baroness Newlove’s term as Victims’ Commissioner extended
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The Justice Secretary has extended the Victims’ Commissioner’s term, ensuring Baroness Newlove will remain in post through to December 2025.
Victim Support court report ‘raises serious questions’ about the treatment of victim-survivors
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Baroness Newlove responds to Victim Support's new report Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of going to court and cross-examination.
Bereaved victims of homicide abroad – ‘unfinished business’
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In her 2023/24 Annual Report, Baroness Newlove reflects on her efforts to secure Victims' Code rights for bereaved victims of homicide abroad.
Inspectorate report “crucial opportunity” for forces to scale up response to anti-social behaviour
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The Victims’ Commissioner responds to HMICFRS report looking at police response to anti-social behaviour.
The justice system must listen to victims, not just talk at them
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In her 2023/24 Annual Report, Baroness Newlove reflects on the year's key issues and successes.
Annual report: Victims’ Commissioner reflects on ‘challenging’ year for victims and the criminal justice system
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The annual report highlights key milestones, including the passage of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, and pressing challenges like the prisons crisis and record Crown Court backlogs.