Tag: Victims Code
Baroness Newlove changed how we talk about victims. Now we must deliver for them
As Baroness Newlove’s annual report is published, the Victims’ Commissioner reflects on her legacy - and warns that while victims’ rights have strengthened on paper, urgent action is needed to ensure they are delivered in practice.
‘Victims’ rights are gathering dust’: Commissioner calls for urgent action to deliver reforms championed by Baroness Newlove
As Baroness Newlove's final annual report is published in her memory, the Victims' Commissioner writes to the Deputy Prime Minister calling for urgent action, warning that victims' rights still "exist only on paper" two years on from landmark reforms.
Letter to the Deputy Prime Minister on Victims’ Code compliance and accountability
The Victims’ Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has written to the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, alongside the publication of Baroness Newlove’s final Annual Report.
Why victims’ rights still aren’t being delivered – and what must change
The Victims' Commissioner blogs on her response to the Victims’ Code consultation, and why stronger laws must now be backed by real systems and accountability.
A new Victims’ Code: consultation response
This submission sets out the Victims’ Commissioner’s response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on a revised Victims’ Code. The submission draws on engagement with victims, bereaved families, specialist support services, and criminal justice professionals to assess whether the revised Code will meaningfully improve victims’ experiences.
New guidance launched for families bereaved abroad – but legislative gaps remain
The Ministry of Justice has published a new information guide for families bereaved by homicide abroad, a move designed to assist those navigating the complex aftermath of a death overseas.
Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week: A time to reflect, shift focus and act – because victims deserve nothing less
With Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week now underway (30 June to 6 July), the Victims’ Commissioner reflects on what must change to better recognise and support victims of persistent anti-social behaviour.
Victims’ Commissioner set to gain strengthened oversight role under proposed reforms
New powers proposed in the Victims and Courts Bill would expand the Commissioner’s ability to scrutinise compliance with the Victims’ Code and improve agency accountability.
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
The Victims’ Commissioner has always championed victims; now it has the powers to match
The role of Victims’ Commissioner is unrecognisable from the role I first took on in 2013. Key reforms now provide the statutory powers needed to fulfil its original mandate—championing victims’ rights, monitoring the Victims’ Code, holding criminal justice agencies to account, and driving real change.