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Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.
The government has launched a consultation to ensure domestic homicide reviews reflect the full range of domestic-abuse related deaths, including suicide.
Understand victim classification, the protocols around making contact, keeping victims informed, storing data and restorative justice.
Form T144: Victim's representations to the Tribunal.
If you're a UK resident and have been injured because of a violent crime abroad, you can usually apply for compensation
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).
The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMI Probation) thematic inspection of Meeting the Needs of Victims.
This report provides information about how members of all ethnic groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups, were represented in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in England and Wales in the most recent years for which...
This research assessed the implementation, delivery and effect of Victim Support’s Homicide Service.
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
We are seeking views on the sentencing starting point for murders preceded by controlling or coercive behaviour against the murder victim and all murders committed with a knife or other weapon.
Details of organisations awarded funding through the victims and witnesses funding programme.
Includes criminal injuries compensation and other victim 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)
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