Milly Dowler’s family urges Cameron to rethink legal reforms – The Guardian

Posted September 23rd, 2011 in compensation, fees, legal aid, news, victims by tracey

“The family of Milly Dowler, the murdered teenager whose mobile phone was hacked by the News of the World, has written to the prime minister urging him to abandon legal reforms that will prevent victims suing for compensation.”

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The Guardian, 22nd September 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Related link: Dowler family letter to David Cameron

Bloody Sunday compensation could open door for other payouts – The Guardian

Posted September 22nd, 2011 in armed forces, compensation, news, Northern Ireland, victims by tracey

“Families of those killed on all sides during the Troubles may take up civil claims once this precedent is set.”

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The Guardian, 22nd September 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Victim compensation fund reduced – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2011 in budgets, criminal injuries compensation, news, victims by tracey

“The government has cut the budget available to help victims of crime get compensation for their injuries. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme will have £10m less this year, a cut of about 5%.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2011

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Phone hacking: 7/7 victim’s mother to sue News of the World – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 13th, 2011 in interception, media, news, telecommunications, victims by tracey

“Sheila Henry, the mother of 26-year-old Christian Small who died in the blast at King’s Cross, has been put forward as a lead case in the civil litigation cases against the News of the World.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Victims of crime ‘kept in dark’ despite promises – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 12th, 2011 in criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, news, victims by tracey

“Only half of those preyed on by criminals are kept up to date on their case while one in three never hear anything again after first reporting an offence, according to the charity Victim Support.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Crown Prosecution Service to strengthen support to victims of Female Genital Mutilation – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 7th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, female genital mutilation, news, victims by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has today issued new guidance that sets out the legal elements of FGM and the challenges prosecutors may face in bringing a case to court, particularly when a victim may retract her evidence due to social and cultural pressures.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th September 2011

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Crime victims in Europe to get extra protection – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 30th, 2011 in EC law, news, victims by sally

“Britons who are victims of crime in another EU country will get a guaranteed level of support, Justice Minister Nick Herbert said today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 26th August 2011

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UK to sign up to EU-wide victims rights laws, Ministry of Justice says – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 30th, 2011 in EC law, news, victims by sally

“The UK will ‘opt in’ to new EU laws that will set out the minimum rights of crime victims, the Government has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th August 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Rereading the Riot Act – The Lawyer

Posted August 16th, 2011 in compensation, legislation, news, public order, victims, violent disorder by sally

“In light of recent rioting across England, Colin Wynter QC believes a sympathetic application of a strict law can be necessary for victims of crime.”

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The Lawyer, 15th August 2011

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Layla’s story: jailed after reporting a sexual assault – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2011 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, victims, wasting police time by sally

“In 2009, Layla Ibrahim told police she had been the victim of a savage sexual assault. So why did she end up in jail?”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Misconduct policeman ‘abused power’ – The Independent

Posted August 12th, 2011 in misfeasance in public office, news, police, sexual offences, victims by sally

“A detective constable with responsibility for sexual offenders will be sentenced today after being found guilty of abusing his position to set up affairs with vulnerable women.”

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The Independent, 12th August 2011

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Detective jailed for affair with alleged rape victim – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2011 in misfeasance in public office, news, police, sexual offences, victims by tracey

“A Lancashire detective who investigated sex crimes has been jailed for having an affair with an alleged rape victim.”

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BBC News, 5th August 2011

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7/7 survivors end battle for public inquiry into bombings – The Guardian

Posted August 2nd, 2011 in explosives, inquests, inquiries, news, victims by sally

“Survivors and relatives of those who died in the 7 July bombings have abandoned their legal attempt to force the government to hold a public inquiry into the attacks, acknowledging that proceedings would be likely to be unsuccessful and would cause ‘further unnecessary distress’.”

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The Guardian, 1st August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Human trafficking strategy published – Home Office

“Today’s strategy sets out a plan for supporting victims and better intelligence and enforcement in the UK and abroad, to prevent people being trafficked to the UK.”

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Home Office, 19th July 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Rape and torture victims turned away from collapsed advice service – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 18th, 2011 in immigration, Immigration Advisory Service, news, rape, torture, victims by sally

“Rape and torture victims were turned away from the collapsed Immigration Advisory Service last week, a former employee has told the Gazette.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 18th July 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Sex abuse victims could suffer from legal aid cuts, MPs warn – The Guardian

“Victims of sexual abuse are in danger of being cross-examined in court by their tormentors unless the government makes legal aid available in such cases, according to a report by the Commons’ justice select committee.”

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The Guardian, 14th July 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Guidance Perverting the Course of Justice – Charging in cases involving rape and/or domestic violence allegations – Crown Prosecution Service

“This guidance applies to cases where a complainant of rape or domestic violence: makes a false allegation,
retracts an allegation, or withdraws a retraction.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th July 2011

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Keir Starmer: Rape claims retracted out of fear should not lead to charges – The Guardian

“Director of public prosecutions issues guidance to help distinguish genuine victims in danger of attack.”

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The Guardian, 7th July 2011

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Criminal Bar Association Calls for Further Engagement Over the Treatment of Families Bereaved by Homicide – The Bar Council

Posted July 7th, 2011 in barristers, bereavement, families, homicide, news, victims by sally

“The Criminal Bar Association, which represents criminal barristers in England and Wales, has marked the release of the Victim Commissioner’s Review into the Needs of Families Bereaved by Homicide by urging fair treatment for all involved in the criminal justice system.”

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The Bar Council, 6th July 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Judicial response to Victims Commissioner’s Report, Review into the Needs of Families Bereaved by Homicide – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted July 7th, 2011 in bereavement, homicide, judiciary, news, reports, victims by sally

“This review by the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses raises issues that need debating, especially in the light of recent cases. The judiciary will give this report close attention alongside the draft Directive on victims issued by the Commission in May which they are already considering carefully.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 6th July 2011

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk