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Victims’ Commissioner statement on record Crown Court backlog

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Baroness Newlove calls for "urgent and creative intervention" to address the "crisis" of the record courts backlog.

Baroness Newlove requests update on proposed new body to improve road safety

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Victims’ Commissioner writes to the Secretary of State for Transport on the establishment of a Road Safety Investigation Branch.

BLOG: As my survey shows, women are still not getting good treatment in our justice system

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As we kick off 16 Days of Activism, Baroness Newlove reacts to fresh survey findings showing women’s low confidence and satisfaction in the criminal justice system.

Baroness Newlove publishes her one-year Strategic Plan as Victims’ Commissioner

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“You will not be surprised to see that scrutiny of the Victims and Prisoners Bill will be my primary focus for the year.”

Ministry of Justice to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences

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Victims' Commissioner welcomes Ministry of Justice moves to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences, but underscores the need for robust pre-sentence reports and a properly resourced Probation Service. 

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.