Tag: VAWG
Statement – Angiolini Inquiry Part 1
Statement – rape review progress “risks being undermined by systemic issues eroding victim confidence”
The Victims' Commissioner reacts to the latest Ministry of Justice Criminal Justice System (CJS) Delivery Data Dashboard.
Amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill: Clause 24 – Information relating to victims (Third-party materials)
This amendment seeks to mirror the wording of the clauses dealing with victim information requests with that of the clauses dealing with digital data requests in the PCSC Act 2022.
This document was updated on 16 January 2024.
Briefing on third-party materials, privilege for notes of therapy and legal representation for victims of rape
This document outlines proposed amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, with the intent of radically improving the experience of the criminal justice system for rape victims. (This document was updated on 22 April 2024.)
BLOG: As my survey shows, women are still not getting good treatment in our justice system
As we kick off 16 Days of Activism, Baroness Newlove reacts to fresh survey findings showing women’s low confidence and satisfaction in the criminal justice system.
Ministry of Justice to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences
Victims' Commissioner welcomes Ministry of Justice moves to exempt high-risk offenders from the presumption against shorter sentences, but underscores the need for robust pre-sentence reports and a properly resourced Probation Service.
The police must embed a zero-tolerance policy against sexism and racism within their ranks
In her 2021/22 Annual Report, Dame Vera Baird reflects on the state of policing of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
“Enormous” court backlogs represent “a serious and fundamental challenge to our justice system” – Victims’ Commissioner
Dame Vera Baird publishes her annual report reflecting on her first term as Victims’ Commissioner and the challenges facing victims and the justice system.
Home Secretary to make tackling violence against women and girls a national policing priority
Dame Vera Baird warmly welcomes move by the Home Secretary, which she brands "game-changing".
Rape offences recorded by police increase to new annual high
Dame Vera Baird said most worrying was Home Office data showing 30 per cent of victims withdrew reports of rape within three months, suggesting their experience had been so bad and traumatic that they could not go through with the prosecution.