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MOJ will invest more than £90 million to make our streets safer, improve community sentences and support victims of rape and domestic abuse.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Updated Victims’ Code to simplify and boost support.
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.
New consultation aims to put the needs of victims first and ensure police are supported to investigate crimes.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the incident on Streatham High Road on 02 February 2020
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in London on 29 November 2019
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.
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).
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…
Under plans confirmed by ministers today (17 September 2019), the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme will be extended to 14 new offences.
Digitisation of National Referral Mechanism to support victims of modern slavery.
Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system.
Changes to the Victim Surcharge which are due to take effect on offences committed on or after 28 June 2019.
Ministers have scrapped unfair ‘same roof’ rule which denied compensation for some victims of violent crime.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Global Fund to End Violence Against Children has awarded the Marie Collins Foundation £635,000 to support its work to protect children from online abuse.
National programme will provide specialist support and boost protection for children most at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation
The Secretary of State has made an oral statement in the House of Commons on the death of Lyra McKee.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on 21 April 2019
Justice Secretary announces extra support to those who witness homicide and serious violence.
Government has awarded £900,000 to organisations based in some family courts to provide in-court support to victims of domestic abuse.
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