Support for Victims 2023-02-21
2023-02-21
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about support and recognition of victim's needs within the current criminal justice framework.
What steps he is taking to support victims in the criminal justice system. The Government have consulted on the draft Victims Bill and have now responded to the Justice Committee's excellent prelegislative scrutiny of it.
The Government have consulted on the draft Victims Bill and have now responded to the Justice Committee's excellent prelegislative scrutiny of it. Alongside that Bill, which we will bring to the House when parliamentary time allows, we continue to invest in victims' services.
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The answer does not provide a specific timeline for introducing the Victims Bill or any concrete actions beyond ongoing consultations and service investments.
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Q2
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The Victims' Commissioner's survey indicated that less than half of victims who had made a police report would do so again due to traumatic experiences. There has been a seven-year gap since the first promise for the victims Bill, which has not become law.
Will victims ever be a priority for this Government? Seven years and six Justice Secretaries have passed without delivering on the commitment of the Victims' Bill. The survey by the former Commissioner revealed that less than half of victims would report again due to traumatic experiences.
We have been clear that we will bring it forward as soon as parliamentary time allows. This Government puts the needs of victims front and centre with increased support and funding through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
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The answer does not specify a timeline for the bill or address the issue of victim trust in reporting crimes.
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Q3
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There are approximately 3,000 incidents of antisocial behaviour daily and over 20 million people experienced it last year. There is a lack of action against ASB.
When will Ministers finally appoint a Victims' Commissioner to champion the rights of victims of ASB? A staggering number of antisocial behaviour incidents take place every day, with almost 20 million people having experienced it in the past year.
The process to appoint a Victims' Commissioner is ongoing, ensuring that we get absolutely the best candidate installed. We follow due process to ensure success in championing victims' rights.
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Assessment & feedback
No specific timeline for appointment or details on how this will help ASB victims was provided.
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