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Rape victims will be given the opportunity to meet the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) staff involved in their case ahead of a trial in the latest move to guide them through the criminal justice system.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Homicide Service expanded to support more people impacted by homicide and tragedies such as Grenfell Tower fire.
Over 6 million more people now eligible for legal aid advice and representation.
The government has committed to a redress scheme for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
New offence for encouraging serious self-harm with perpetrators facing 5 years behind bars.
Victims and Prisoners Bill will stop unnecessary and invasive access to personal materials such as therapy notes.
Up to £39 million has been allocated to 50 projects across England and Wales to protect victims from domestic abuse and stalking.
The UK invites project proposals to reduce trafficking of Romanians to the UK and strengthen responses to MSHT in Romania, focusing on prevention, support and building capability.
People who work with children will be legally required to report child sexual abuse or face sanctions under new plans unveiled by the Home Secretary.
Report finds process less intimidating and yields better evidence.
Victims’ experiences to be transformed through new Victims and Prisoners Bill.
Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).
New figures demonstrate the impact of coordinated and relentless police action in tackling county lines drug gangs
Nightingale Courts across England and Wales are being kept open for another year to reduce waiting times and deliver swift justice for victims.
Vulnerable victims in up to 4,600 cases involving crimes including sexual abuse and rape will be able to avoid giving their evidence in a full courtroom every year according to new estimates from the Ministry of Justice.
The Home Office will legislate to protect people, including rape victims, from unnecessary requests for personal records.
Children born as a result of rape will be officially recognised as victims of crime and receive better support under changes announced by the government today (19 January 2023).
Italian Police and British Embassy present a new guide in English for victims of sexual violence.
Victims are seeing significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape, a new report has revealed today (15 December 2022).
Vulnerable people struggling with debt will be better protected from rogue bailiffs under government plans to make body-worn cameras compulsory.
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