Victims of Crime 2024-01-31
2024-01-31
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Q1
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Discussions on how to support victims of crime in Wales were being sought.
What discussions has the Minister had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of crime in Wales?
I have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues on a range of topics including justice matters. The Government are committed to supporting victims. By 2025, we will have quadrupled funding in England and Wales for victim and witness support services from 2010 levels.
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The answer did not specifically address the discussions had with cabinet colleagues regarding support measures for victims of crime in Wales.
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Q2
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In the last six months, nine in ten crimes went unsolved in Wales with a total of 82,000 unsolved cases.
Nine in 10 crimes went unsolved in Wales in the last six months. What does the Minister say to the victims of the 82,000 unsolved crimes?
I would point to the Government's record on crime. Last week's Office for National Statistics crime survey shows drops in all major crime types, with an average reduction of about 50%. Violent crime is down by 51%, neighbourhood crime is down by 48%, and theft is down by 46%. That is due in part to the fact that the Government have met their commitment to provide 20,000 extra police officers. My own force, Dyfed-Powys, has now got an extra 143 officers.
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The answer did not directly address the high number of unsolved crimes or specifically speak to victims affected by them.
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