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A road death or serious injury changes lives in seconds. But too often, post-crash care is a postcode lottery.
Later this year, my office will publish new research setting out the changes we need.
đşWatch a clip of my message to @Brakecharityâs âAfter the Crashâ conference đ
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales retweeted
I am pleased by the commitment and resources dedicated to improving family courtsâ response to domestic abuse.
We now need the same commitment to tackle child sexual abuse. Without it, I fear CSA victims in the family courts are being overlooked and exposed to further harm.
In Parliament, @MsAlisonHume raised concerns about how family courts handle child sexual abuse allegations.
I continue to hear the same - with children placed in unsafe arrangements.
Addressing this - and ensuring childrenâs safety is prioritised - will be key focus of my work.
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In Parliament, @MsAlisonHume raised concerns about how family courts handle child sexual abuse allegations.
I continue to hear the same - with children placed in unsafe arrangements.
Addressing this - and ensuring childrenâs safety is prioritised - will be key focus of my work.
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Met with Safeguarding Minister @NatalieFleetMP .
My message: while thereâs much to do, work must continue at pace. We must stay on track to deliver the urgent reforms needed to halve violence against women and girls and tackle online harms.
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On Friday, I gave evidence to the Nottingham Inquiry.
My thoughts are with the families and survivors, whose courage and dignity throughout has been extraordinary.
The Inquiry must lead to change. In my blog, I reflect on what must change for victims.
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ALT Graphic announcing a new Victimsâ Commissioner blog titled âThe Nottingham Inquiry: what must change for victimsâ, with a short summary calling for truth, accountability and meaningful change.
Jun 8
Nottingham: Can the public inquiry give answers and prevent more failures?
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Record backlogs in our courts mean some victims are waiting years for justice.
If delivered well, AI-driven court listing could reduce delays and deliver more timely justice, particularly if it takes proper account of the impact delays have on victims when prioritising cases.
AI to be used in crown courts to reduce time victims have to wait trib.al/ydgatTf
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Too many children are being exposed to harm online.
There are no silver bullets, but requiring devices to be safe by design, with effective age assurance and on-device protections built in, would be critical in preventing harm.
What matters now is real action, not just promises
Jun 8
Big Tech companies like Apple and Google have been given three months to activate built in safeguards on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children.
This will prevent predators from exploiting and abusing victims through their devices, as well as stopping children accessing pornography.
If companies do not act within three months, the government will bring forward legislation to force them to activate the technology.
This will include fines for companies and, as a last resort, we are exploring criminal liability for tech bosses who fail to comply.
91% of online child sexual abuse reports recorded in 2024 contained selfâgenerated content. Children as young as five are being groomed, manipulated and coerced by online predators into creating and sharing explicit images.
Predators then use these images to blackmail children into creating more extreme content and, in the most horrific cases, children have committed suicide on livestream or engaged in selfâharm.
These features are not about surveillance or policing peopleâs phones - they are about protecting our children from vile predators.
Overâ18s will still be able to view adult content by providing proof of age.
There is no data collection, no monitoring and no reporting. The device will simply block harmful content across all apps and services.
This will make Britain the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices.
ALT Graphic with wording: Britain to become first country in the world to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images.
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Mistaken releases are an appalling failure. They cause serious distress to victims and undermine trust and confidence in the justice system.
Dame Lynne Owensâ report exposed serious failings - we need a national protocol for notifying victims as she recommended, without delay.
Jun 7
Labour left 98% of victims in the dark when 179 criminals were released from jail by mistake trib.al/plxREJw
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After 16 weeks, the Nottingham Inquiry evidence sessions concluded today. I pay tribute to the victims and families for their strength and dignity throughout.
My evidence shows victimsâ rights still exist only on paper, with no accountability when not delivered. It must change.
BREAKING: Speaking at the Nottingham Inquiry, victims' commissioner Claire Waxman says mental health tribunals 'lack openness and transparency'.
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The policing watchdog @policeconduct has appealed for speculation to be avoided while their live investigation continues.â¨Â
At the heart of this case is a family facing unimaginable loss. My thoughts remain firmly with Henry Nowakâs family as they seek the answers they deserve.
Jun 4
The head of the UK's police watchdog says their investigation will fully establish whether any officers committed misconduct as it issues a warning over speculation into the circumstances of the murder of Henry Nowak. The body said that ongoing commentary could prevent Henry's family getting the answers they deserve.
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The rise in hate targeting the Jewish community is deeply concerning. For victims of abuse, this can make it harder to feel safe or seek support.
I welcome this intervention from 80 organisations working to end violence against women and girls.
Safety cannot be selectiveđ
Proud that 80 leading organisations and leaders across the VAWG sector have signed an open letter led by Jewish Womenâs Aid, standing in solidarity with the Jewish community and condemning rising antisemitism.
đ Read the full letter: bit.ly/4ueC8Kb
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Childhood is changing. 9 in 10 young people told @ChildrensComm they are worried about their futures.
We need decision makers to hear directly from children about what changes are needed.
Share #TheBigFuture survey and encourage children and young people to have their sayđ
I have launched #TheBigFuture survey, for all children in England to tell me what itâs like to be a child today - changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns & future hopes.
Children and young people can take part heređ childrenscommissioner.gov.ukâŚ
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The parole process must work for victims and families.
A very positive meeting with the @Parole_Board last week focused on improving their experience, managing expectations, and building vital trust through clear communication and transparency.
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Are victim needs being overlooked in anti-social behaviour court proceedings?
@asbhelp wants to hear from practitioners in housing, policing, local authorities & community safety across England & Wales.
Complete the survey linked below before 7th June
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Welcome this much-needed intervention from support charities.
My recent engagement on the Victimsâ Code concluded that the lack of enforcement and accountability remains the Codeâs greatest weakness.
Link to Independent article: independent.co.uk/news/uk/crâŚ
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Navigating the justice system can feel overwhelming.
But every victim has rights under the Victimsâ Code, including access to free support service. Knowing your rights can help you feel informed, supported and empowered throughout the process.
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Listen to the full interview: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wvâŚ
@TVNaga01 @bbc5live @MoJGovUK @catkinson80
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Spoke to @cathynewman @SkyNews on the Hampshire case. When victims feel justice hasn't been served, sentencing decisions & the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme must be clearly explained.
The @attorneygeneral decision to refer this case to the Court of Appeal is a vital step.
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A productive meeting with @catkinson80 to welcome her to the role and discuss our shared commitment to victims.
True progress requires listening to victims' lived experiences through a trauma-informed lens. I look forward to working together to deliver these vital reforms.
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales retweeted
I am pleased to see the @attorneygeneral swiftly refer these sentences to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
It takes huge courage for victims to come forward, and they deserve to see justice delivered.
Following a swift and detailed examination of the cases, the Attorney General has made the decision to refer the cases of the Fordingbridge Three to the Court of Appeal.
It is now for the court to decide whether to increase the sentence.
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