Tag: Courts
Victims’ Commissioner raises concerns over public protection as early releases begin
As early releases are set to start from 1 October, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, has warned that the coming weeks will provide the first real test of whether the safeguards promised by ministers are working in practice.
Victims’ Commissioner challenges PM to prioritise criminal justice reform
In an open letter published ahead of the Prime Minister's Labour Party Conference speech, Claire Waxman argues that any credible ‘Plan for Britain’ must include a Plan for Justice and calls on the Prime Minster to demonstrate leadership on criminal justice reform.
Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales
The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales welcomes specialist rape courts but warns backlog threatens impact.
Victim‑centred reform, shaped by lived experience
As the Victims and Courts Bill gains Royal Assent and becomes law, hard‑won reforms driven by bereaved families show how lived experience can shape the justice system.
Letter to the Chair of the Courts and Tribunals Bill Committee, Sir John Hayes
The Chief Executive of the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner, Susannah Hancock, wrote to the Chair of the Public Bill Committee on the Courts and Tribunals Bill to formally raise concerns about conduct during the Committee’s evidence session on 25 March 2026.
Written submission to the Public Bill Committee: Courts and Tribunals Bill
This page contains the Victims' Commissioner's written submission to the Public Bill Committee on the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
“Justice is not being served” – Commissioner urges urgent wholesale reform in wake of Leveson Report
Victims’ Commissioner warns that efficiency measures alone cannot fix a system at a "tipping point," calling for urgent and bold reform of the court system.
Crown Court victims granted free access to sentencing remarks in ‘victory’ for campaigners
"Today’s announcement is a victory for the brave survivors of the Open Justice For All campaign, and a crucial, welcome step towards real transparency in our courts."
Our justice system is too broken to deliver on its promises
In 2026, victims have more rights than ever but accessing justice has never been harder.
Written submission to the Justice Select Committee: Criminal Court Reforms
This page contains the Victims' Commissioner's written submission to the Justice Select Committee on the reform of the Criminal Court (Non-Inquiry session).