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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

Scotland

MSPs urged to reconsider plans to create victims’ commissioner for Scotland

The head of Scottish Women’s Aid has called on MSPs to reconsider plans to appoint a victims’ commissioner. The Scottish Government proposes to create the post in wide-ranging legislation, which would also scrap the controversial not proven ...

04 Oct 2023 at 12:49

Northern Ireland

Next victims’ commissioner to be appointed in about six months

The next victims’ commissioner will be appointed in about six months, the Assembly has heard. Former victims’ commissioner Ian Jeffers stepped down at the start of January after almost two years in the role. His successor could not be ...

08 Apr 2024 at 16:10

Northern Ireland

We aim to appoint new Victims Commissioner this year, says Little-Pengelly

There are hopes to appoint a new Victims Commissioner in Northern Ireland later this year, the deputy First Minister has said. Former Victims Commissioner Ian Jeffers stepped down at the start of January after almost two years in the ...

04 Mar 2024 at 15:44

New generation will inherit trauma if past not addressed – victims’ commissioner

Future generations will inherit the trauma of Northern Ireland’s troubled past if politicians do not address legacy issues, the victims’ commissioner has warned. Ian Jeffers will leave the role on January 5 after almost two years, ...

02 Jan 2024 at 10:31

Ireland

Victims’ Commissioner addresses those affected by the Troubles in Ireland

The Victims’ Commissioner has addressed families of victims of the Troubles from the Republic of Ireland. Ian Jeffers, the commissioner for the Commission for Victims and Survivors, addressed victims’ families at the Tribute to ...

12 Oct 2023 at 19:24

Troubles legacy Bill condemned as ‘perpetrator-friendly and perpetrator-focused’

The UK Government’s proposed Bill to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past is “perpetrator-friendly and perpetrator-focused”, the head of a victims’ group has said. Sandra Peake, of the Wave Trauma Centre, said victims ...

07 Jun 2022 at 17:19

Paramilitaries ‘coerced young people with drug debts to riot for £80’

Paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland have coerced young people with drug debts to take part in rioting, a Westminster committee has heard. A community worker gave an example of a user’s debt being reduced by £80 for ...

01 Feb 2023 at 13:05

Three in four victims ‘not confident reporting crime will bring justice’

Almost three in four victims are not confident that reporting a crime will lead to justice, a landmark report has found. Almost half of those surveyed said they were not kept regularly informed by police about their ...

27 Aug 2024 at 22:14

Justice Secretary says courts backlog will rise despite record level of sittings

Justice Secretary says backlog will go up despite record court sitting days

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said that, despite announcing a record level of sitting days for crown court judges to tackle delays, the “sad reality” is the backlog of cases will “still go up”. The Lord ...

05 Mar 2025 at 14:00

Plans to punish criminals who avoid sentencing ‘step in right direction’

New powers for judges to punish criminals who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings sends a “clear message” that offenders cannot “opt out” of justice, victims’ families have said. Plans for tougher ...

07 May 2025 at 00:01

Police chiefs and Government watchdogs write to PM in warning over funding cuts

Senior police chiefs and Government watchdogs have written to the Prime Minister warning they will be forced to make choices about which crimes they investigate if the Government announces spending cuts ...

04 Jun 2025 at 09:14

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