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  • New compensation scheme for victims of terrorism

    Victims of terror atrocities at home and overseas are to benefit from a new dedicated compensation scheme under government plans to boost the support offered to people injured by violent crime.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New contract to deliver improved support for modern slavery victims

    New 5 year contract will ensure better safeguarding of modern slavery victims.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £22 million emergency coronavirus funding for more than 540 sexual violence and domestic abuse charities

    Victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence are benefiting from £22 million of emergency funding to help organisations providing support during the pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Major overhaul of family courts to protect domestic abuse victims

    Survivors of domestic abuse and their children will receive greater protections after the government today (25 June 2020) announced an overhaul of how the family courts deal with the horrific crime.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reading incident

    How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the incident in Reading on 20 June 2020

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  • Data charges removed for websites supporting victims of crime

    Access to websites supporting some of the most vulnerable victims of crime will be free of charge during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a new deal brokered by the Government.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Funding boost for remote victim services

    Victims of crime will have greater access to support during the coronavirus pandemic after a funding boost for charity helplines and online services.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus (Covid-19): impact on our services

    Advice for applicants

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  • Victim Surcharge circular: April 2020

    Changes to the Victim Surcharge which are due to take effect on offences committed on or after 14 April 2020.

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  • Criminals made to pay more to fund victim support

    Criminals will be forced to make a greater financial contribution towards victim support services under new legislation unveiled by the government today (18 March 2020).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ministry of Justice secures an extra £90 million to support victims and toughen community sentences

    MOJ will invest more than £90 million to make our streets safer, improve community sentences and support victims of rape and domestic abuse.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New set of rights for victims of crime

    Updated Victims’ Code to simplify and boost support.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rape victims to benefit from government funding boost

    Victims of rape and sexual assault across England and Wales will be helped by a 50 per cent funding boost for specialist support services, the government has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government launches public consultation on pre-charge bail

    New consultation aims to put the needs of victims first and ensure police are supported to investigate crimes.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Streatham High Road incident

    How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the incident on Streatham High Road on 02 February 2020

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  • Terrorist attack in London

    How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in London on 29 November 2019

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  • 16 Days Joint Campaign kicks off in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    A 16-day joint campaign themed “Together against Violence” was launched today, calling for prompt adoption of the Family Protection Bill and better access to services for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Helen’s Law takes vital step closer

    Murderers and paedophiles who hold back information on their victims could spend longer behind bars as a bill to enact ‘Helen’s Law’ enters parliament today (15 October 2019).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £5m increase for rape and sexual abuse victims

    Victims of rape and sexual assault will be helped by a further £5 million for specialist support services, Justice Minister Wendy Morton MP announced today (18th September) as part of ongoing government efforts to ensure vic…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More victims able to challenge ‘unduly lenient’ prison sentences

    Under plans confirmed by ministers today (17 September 2019), the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme will be extended to 14 new offences.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government