Tag: Survey
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.
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.
Grim milestone as Crown Court backlog hits new high
The Victims' Commissioner comments on the Crown Court statistics, showing yet another increase to an already unprecedented backlog.
Getting justice is becoming an ordeal
Our courts service is in crisis and all too often, victims are paying the price. My report gives a voice to these victims.
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.
BLOG: Victims are losing faith in our justice system – my survey must be a wake-up call
Baroness Newlove says victims are being let down by the criminal justice system after she surveyed more than 3,000 people about their experiences. "Victims have spoken: now it’s time for criminal justice agencies – and the new government – to listen."
Frustrated by police inaction, mounting delays and often ‘left guessing’, victims share criminal justice experiences in new report
Voices of 3,048 crime victims across England and Wales captured in landmark new report from the Victims' Commissioner.
New Victims’ Commissioner survey looks at impact of court delays on victims
New victim survey seeks to understand the impact of court waiting times — including delays caused by the Crown Court backlog — on victims across England and Wales.