Tag: Rape
Statement on Baroness Casey’s audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse
Baroness Newlove has welcomed the announcement of a new national inquiry but stressed that survivors cannot afford further delays. "Victims need answers – and action,” she said, urging urgent delivery of the therapeutic support survivors have long been promised.
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.
Rape survivors are paying too high a price for justice
In this article – part of a series marking 16 Days of Activism – the Victims’ Commissioner highlights how the backlog of Crown Court cases and other challenges within the criminal justice system are disproportionately impacting rape victims.
Victim rights vs. victim realities — what the Operation Soteria surveys tell us
Professor Katrin Hohl reflects on the largest survey of rape and sexual assault survivors of police forces in England and Wales.
Letter to the Minister for Safeguarding and VAWG on the need for a dedicated strategy to address interpersonal violence against men and boys
Baroness Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner, has called on the government to create a dedicated strategy for male victims of interpersonal violence, highlighting the unique needs and challenges they face.
Operation Soteria: improved victim experiences encouraging, but real areas of concern remain
The Victims' Commissioner called for the Home Office to announce continued funding for Operation Soteria, which runs out in March 2025.
Victim Support court report ‘raises serious questions’ about the treatment of victim-survivors
Baroness Newlove responds to Victim Support's new report Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of going to court and cross-examination.
Statement – Baroness Newlove welcomes moves to better protect victims’ counselling records
Victim advocates play “invaluable” role in justice system – new research
A new report from the Victims' Commissioner spotlights the crucial role victim advocates play in supporting victims through the criminal justice process.
Statement – Rape Review Progress Report
Victims' Commissioner "cautiously optimistic" about Rape Review progress, but warns progress risks being undermined by court delays and barrister shortages.