Tag: Police
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.
Simon Levy case exposes public protection failures that could be repeated as pressure on probation grows, warns Victims’ Commissioner
The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales has warned that serious failings exposed in the case of serial sex offender and double murderer Simon Levy risk being repeated unless urgent action is taken to strengthen public protection systems.
Fewer than half of victims believe they can get justice, finds Victims’ Commissioner
The Victims' Commissioner's landmark victim survey reveals widespread low confidence in the justice system: fewer than half of victims (42%) believe they can get justice, while just 46% are confident in its effectiveness and only 51% in its fairness.
Disabled victims face hurdles at every step of the justice process, Victims’ Commissioner review finds
An independent review – commissioned by the Victims’ Commissioner and undertaken by a leading academic – highlights the ways in which criminal justice systems fall short in supporting Disabled victims and sets out practical reforms.
HMICFRS report: Progress on crime recording but lack of consistency harming victims, warns Baroness Newlove
The Victims’ Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, has responded to a new report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on police crime recording. She warned that while overall standards have improved, progress remains too uneven, leaving certain victims and crime types overlooked.
ONS data: Victims’ Commissioner concerned as victims’ trust in policing continues to erode
The Victims’ Commissioner has raised serious concerns about declining levels of victim confidence in the police and wider justice system, following the release of the latest ONS crime survey data.
Joint letter to the Prime Minister on the Comprehensive Spending Review
The Victims' Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner write a joint letter to the Prime Minister ahead of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.
Victims’ Commissioner responds to HMICFRS police effectiveness report
The Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, responds to HMICFRS report on police effectiveness, the level of service victims receive and victim outcomes
Crime and Policing Bill: Commissioner welcomes strengthened commitment to neighbourhood policing
The Victims' Commissioner responds to the introduction of Crime and Policing Bill.