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Victims’ Commissioner quits, saying she has been ‘sidelined’

Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird is to stand down, accusing ministers of “downgrading” victims’ interests in the Government’s priorities and of “side-lining” her office. In a letter to Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis, Dame Vera said that under ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:32

Victims’ Bill will have ‘limited effect’ without proper funding – report

The Government’s plans for a Victims’ Bill will have a “limited effect” unless more funding is provided, according to MPs. The Commons Justice Committee reviewed the proposed legal reforms which could pave the way for the first victims’ law in a ...

30 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Raab promises to put victims ‘firmly at heart of justice system’

The Government has promised to put the “needs and voices” of victims “firmly at the heart of the justice system” with a series of legal reforms. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is publishing draft legislation which could pave the way for the ...

25 May 2022 at 01:01

Infected blood probe chairman intervenes over compensation scheme

There has been a “groundswell of discontent” over the way the compensation scheme for the infected blood scandal is being managed, the judge that led the probe into the issue has said. Sir Brian Langstaff has taken the unusual step to ...

10 Dec 2024 at 15:57

Conservatives reiterate calls for national grooming gangs inquiry

The Conservatives have reiterated their calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, as they say the what the Government has done on the matter is “not enough”. The Tories will table an amendment to the Government’s Crime and ...

02 Apr 2025 at 22:30

Chemical castration of sex offenders to be piloted in 20 prisons, says Mahmood

A total of 20 prisons are to pilot the chemical castration of sex offenders, the Justice Secretary has said. The Government is exploring whether to enforce the chemical castration on offenders as mandatory, Shabana Mahmood told ...

22 May 2025 at 17:42

Sarah Everard’s parents join calls for tougher sentencing for violent criminals

Sarah Everard’s parents are campaigning for tougher sentencing for serious violent and sexual criminals as part of a new campaign group being launched in Parliament. Jeremy and Susan Everard – whose daughter was abducted, ...

26 Mar 2025 at 00:01

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