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Hundreds more sex offenders could be given chemical suppressants as part of the Government’s latest efforts to crackdown on sex crimes.
Claire Waxman OBE named as next Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales to help deliver justice for victims
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of Claire Waxman OBE as Victims’ Commissioner.
Eight new areas join pilot scheme reducing child trafficking victim decision times from 471 to 101 days, helping children access support faster.
New restriction zones will curb the freedoms of the most serious sexual and violent offenders by ‘locking’ them into specific areas where necessary.
How ACE drives mission impact at pace in some of the hardest-hitting situations facing government and wider society.
Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive strengthened support as the government today launches a commercial competition to establish a new dedicated support hub.
Victims of major incidents will be better supported following Cindy Butts’ selection as preferred candidate for the Independent Public Advocate (IPA).
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Three-year appointment of Julian Blazeby to board role announced.
How to apply for compensation for the incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on 26 May 2025.
The Lord Chancellor has today published the full Terms of Reference for the public inquiry into the devastating Nottingham attacks in June 2023.
Victims can attend the parole hearings of their perpetrators from today (1 April) as part of the Government's Plan for Change.
As of today, victim observation of oral hearings will be rolled out across all regions of England and Wales.
Victims in Cleveland will be better protected from domestic abusers following the expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs).
In one of the biggest legislative updates to policing for decades, a package of new laws will tackle antisocial behaviour, shop theft and street crime.
Retailers will need to report suspicious and bulk purchases of knives on their platforms to police, with tougher sentences for selling knives to under 18s.
Victims of rape and sexual abuse are being encouraged to seek vital support through a new Government campaign.
Information on the commencement of measures in Part 1 (victims of criminal conduct) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.
Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.
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