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The code will set out the rights and support that should be provided to all victims of crime, including survivors of sexual violence

Experiencing crime – whether as a victim, a witness, or a family member of someone affected – is traumatic. However, what happens next is often…

The number of victims and witnesses being referred by Police Scotland to Victim Support Scotland (VSS) has fallen by around 90 per cent since the GDPR came into force nearly six years ago, it has emerged. The unintended consequence of the changes to data protection law were highlighted by VSS as it

Men who kill their partners through “rough sex” face longer sentences under a Government crackdown on violence against women and girls.

Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.

The victims commissioner tells Sky News Sophy Ridge new legislation will "not be worth the paper its written on" unless changes are made.

A bill to put the rights of victims of crime into law has "no teeth", according to the government's adviser on the issue. The Victims and...

The Victims and Prisoners Bill represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how victims of crime are treated in our justice system.

A report, published today, revealed that in some cases, police bickered amongst themselves about taking responsibility for an investigation, leading to delays.

Competing demands, high workloads, poor communication and lack of experience were contributing to victims not always receiving the best service.