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Victims are the poor relation in the criminal justice system
20 July 2010
Welcome to the website of the Victims Commissioner – the independent public voice for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales
The Victims Commissioner for England and Wales is Louise Casey. She was appointed on 30 March 2010 and took up her role on 10th May. Please check back regularly for updates
The role of the Victims Commissioner is there to:
- promote the interests of victims and witnesses;
- encourage good practice in the treatment of victims and witnesses; and
- regularly review the Code of Practice for Victims, which sets out the services victims can expect to receive from the Criminal Justice System
The Commissioner is here to listen to the views of victims and witnesses, understand the Criminal Justice System from their point of view and try to help improve the services and support available.
Please note that by law, the Commission is not allowed to intervene in specific cases. However, we will endeavour to provide direction of where to get the best advice and support.
The Commissioner also chairs the Victims Advisory Panel, which is made up of people who themselves have been victims of crime. Its purpose is to give victims the opportunity to have their say both on changes in the Criminal Justice System and developments in the services and support available.