Tag: Roads
More people are killed on the roads than through homicide, yet victims say road crime is not taken seriously
New research from the Victims' Commissioner reveals how victims of road collisions are left in limbo while police decide whether cases will be treated as crimes. Poor communication, lengthy investigations and court delays compound victims' trauma, while too few are referred for the specialist support that can transform their recovery.
New research to examine unique challenges faced by victims of road traffic collisions
A new victim survey has been launched to better understand the experiences of victims of road traffic collisions.
Letter from Minister for Roads and Local Transport on the cancellation of the Road Safety Investigation Branch
A letter from Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Roads and Local Transport, confirming the cancellation of the Road Safety Investigation Branch, following enquiries from the Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove.
BLOG | National Road Victim Month: The value of specialist support must not be underestimated
National Road Victim Month is held annually in August to remember people that have been killed or injured on our roads. To mark the month, Dame Vera Baird blogs on the specialist support needs of road crash victims.