A joint report authored by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) finds that “good progress” has been made in the move towards a fully digital system, but more work needs to be done and the impetus for change maintained. Digitisation…
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Victims of Crime
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It will come as no surprise to those working in front line policing and, indeed, the general public resident across England and Wales that police officers are often spending less than half of their time on the beat, writes Jamie Wilson. However, in recent headline stories,…
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“Support for victims of crime at risk due to funding delay” warns Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
by Brian SimsDelays to Government funding around support for the victims of crime could lead to the loss of valuable services, elected Police and Crime Commissioners have warned. With many contracts coming to an end in March, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are now calling upon the Ministry of…
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The European Commission first put forward its bold and forward-looking EU General Data Protection Regulation proposals back in January 2012 to “make Europe fit for the digital age”. Now, an agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council in the wake of final negotiations between…
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“Tens of thousands” of crime victims denied opportunity to give Personal Statement suggests Victims’ Commissioner
by Brian SimsVictim Support has moved swiftly to express “serious concerns” that tens of thousands – and perhaps in excess of one million* – victims of crime every year are being denied the opportunity to make a Victim Personal Statement – not only denying those victims a voice, but also potentially…
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British Crime Survey reveals true extent of fraud and cyber criminality in England and Wales
by Brian SimsFor the first time, the results of the latest British Crime Survey issued by the Office for National Statistics highlight the fact that fraud and cyber crime are the most prevalent forms of criminality perpetrated against individuals and businesses across England and Wales. The introduction of questions around…
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DPP boosts support for victims of criminality by moving CPS paralegal staff to Crown Courts
by Brian SimsAlison Saunders – the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) – is boosting the support offered to victims and witnesses at Crown Court proceedings by ensuring that the vital service offered by dedicated Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) paralegal staff is provided exactly where it’s needed –…
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The Conservative Party’s Manifesto for the 2015 General Election contains detailed sections on fighting crime and terrorism, and also places a strong emphasis on standing up for the victims of crime. Brian Sims takes a look at the Tories’ proposed plans for a post-7 May era.…
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Criminality in England and Wales now at “lowest level since 1981” states Office for National Statistics
by Brian SimsThe latest Crime Survey for England and Wales issued by the Office for National Statistics for the year ending September 2014 shows that, for the offences covered, there were an estimated seven million incidents of criminality perpetrated against households and resident adults (aged 16 and over)…
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DPP to consult on greater assistance for crime victims giving evidence in Courts of Law
by Brian SimsAlison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has published a major consultation on the approach to ensuring crime victims are properly assisted for the trial process at court and has also called for an overhaul of the service provided to witnesses to ensure that they…