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Sweeping reforms to increase the number of rape cases reaching court while bolstering support for victims have been unveiled by the government today (18 June 2021).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Four organisations who provide practical and emotional support to those affected by terror attacks will receive a share of £500,000, the Home Office has announced today.
The bill provides protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators.
Victims of crime will get better support from the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies as a new Victims’ Code comes into force today (Thursday 1 April).
NSPCC dedicated helpline and Ofsted review into school safeguarding policies to support victims of sexual abuse
Cutting crime and building safer communities will be at the heart of new legislation unveiled in Parliament today (9 March 2021).
Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40m funding boost for specialist support services, the Government has confirmed today (1 February).
The government has published strengthened guidance for local agencies around anti-social behaviour to ensure that victims have their voices heard.
Fresh approach will relentlessly go after abusers, whilst better protecting victims and survivors
Police will have to consider key risk factors, including safeguarding victims, when deciding on bail.
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, writes to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and the Victims Commissioner about the government response to COVID-19.
The paper, prompted by high profile cases of sexual grooming in towns like Rochdale and Rotherham, sets out academic evidence on characteristics of group-based offending.
Almost £4.4 billion will be invested to increase court capacity, create prison places, and support victims following yesterday’s spending review.
New technology which spares vulnerable victims and witnesses the trauma of attending court is now available in every Crown Court across England and Wales.
Ministers have today (18 November 2020) confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter.
New campaign to protect children launched as tougher restrictions come into effect
The joint Home Office and Ministry of Justice fund will support national charities that work with children and adults who have experienced child sexual abuse.
Government's response to the transparency in supply chains consultation sets out new measures to hold businesses and public bodies accountable for tackling modern slavery.
Vulnerable victims and witnesses will be spared the trauma of attending court as technology allowing pre-recording of evidence sessions is rolled out across London and Kent today (24 August 2020).
British Embassy Warsaw is taking part in a campaign aimed at informing about the risks of becoming a victim of modern slavery.
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