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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Delivering justice for victims

25 May 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is publishing a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny.
  • The initiative follows a consultation that received over 600 responses.
  • A new cross-government Victims Funding Strategy is being launched to support victims.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's commitment to improving victims' experiences in the criminal justice system through legislative changes and additional support measures.

Action requested

The Government is publishing a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, responding to a consultation with over 600 responses and launching a new cross-government Victims Funding Strategy. These actions aim to strengthen victim support and oversight of the criminal justice system.

Key facts

  • The government published a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny.
  • The consultation on improving victims' experiences ran from December 2021 for eight weeks, receiving over 600 responses.
  • A new cross-government Victims Funding Strategy is being announced to drive better outcomes for victims.
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