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‘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 on the broadcast of Crown Court sentencing remarks

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Crown Court sentencing remarks to be broadcast for first time.

Record number of reported rapes means modest CPS progress is not enough

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Victims' Commissioner challenges new Prime Minister to commit to deliver on the government's rape review.