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The Defence Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) provides support and guidance for victims and witnesses during their journey through the Service Justice System.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
The Secretary of State has issued guidance for the Victims' Payments Board. This guidance will support the independent Board when making decisions about applicants who have serious convictions or in other exceptional circumstances with regard to material evidence.
We are publishing a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, ensuring we will deliver on our manifesto commitment to pass and implement a Victims Law.
Details of Police and Crime Commissioners and nationally commissioned service providers awarded grant funding from the Ministry of Justice’s Victim and Witness Budget to deliver victim and witness support.
What to do if you're a victim (or family member of a victim) of a violent or sexual offence committed by a person detained under the Mental Health Act. (T118)
Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.
Position statement on male victims of crimes considered in the cross-government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan.
Make a victim personal statement to the Parole Board - who can make one, how to write it, and what happens at a parole hearing
This information is provided to help British nationals make decisions about getting medical advice and reporting a rape or sexual assault in Russia.
The government has relaunched the recruitment process for the Victims’ Commissioner in line with the standard public appointments process.
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in Jordan.
Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week.
The Victim Personal Statement gives victims an opportunity to explain how the crime has affected them, physically, emotionally, psychologically, financially or in any other way.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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