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Baroness Newlove has today (28 January 2016) been re-appointed as Victims’ Commissioner for another 3 years.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This circular covers the introduction of section 52 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015: the duty to notify the Secretary of State about suspected victims of slavery or human trafficking.
Karen Bradley announces legislation requiring businesses to publicly state what they are doing to keep slavery out of their supply chains.
Launch of new national information service for victims of crime gives quick and easy access to support.
Criminals convicted of human trafficking and modern slavery face being sentenced to life in prison from today (Friday 31 July).
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack at Port el Kantaoui near Sousse, Tunisia on 26 June 2015.
Starting 17 July 2015 some evidence need not be re-examined before a final hearing if a certificate has already been granted earlier in the legal process.
Individuals providing certain evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse can do so without fear of prosecution
A new law will help families deal with the fall out of a loved one going missing – in plans announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This is the government's response to the Victims' Commissioner's Review of Complaints and Resolution for Victims of Crime.
Victims’ Minister Mike Penning saw first hand today how government money has been used to help those who need it most with vital help and support for victims of rape and sexual violence.
Victims and witnesses will be given more support than ever before with double the number of courtroom experts soon to be available.
Home Secretary Theresa May today announced that she plans to appoint Justice Lowell Goddard to lead the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
Victims of crime can now find the latest information about their case at any time of the day or night thanks to an innovative online service to be launched to police forces across the country.
The government today launched a £2 million fund for organisations reporting an increase in demand on their services prompted by the Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry.
More than £1 million is being provided to specialist rape support organisations across England and Wales as part of the first ever fund to help male victims of rape and sexual violence.
The Home Secretary today accepted the resignation of Fiona Woolf from the position of Chair of the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
Big businesses will have to publicly state each year what action they have taken to ensure their supply chains are slavery free.
Tailored local support for victims of crime in place from 1 October 2014.
Two new rape support centres will provide more victims of sexual assault and rape with access to vital local support, Minister for Women Nicky Morgan and Victims Minister Mike Penning announced.
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