Victims’ Commissioner London
@LDNVictimsComm
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Addressing barriers to justice and support to help improve victims' experiences #VictimsVoice. In emergency call 999 & non emergency call 101.
London, England
Joined July 2017
It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve as London's Victims Commissioner, and on my final day I want to thank everyone who has enabled this role to have such an impact. You can read my final statement below and newsletter here: https://t.co/ogsLfOzppq
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Less than a week after discussing this campaign on our panel at the Prima Facie screening, this is welcome news. Huge credit to the campaigners who tirelessly pushed for this vital law change to end the use of so-called “victim bad character” evidence
🎉CAMPAIGN WIN 🎉 After we partnered with Centre for Women’s Justice, End Violence against Women Coalition, Imkaan and Rights of Women to tirelessly campaign and push for change, the government is finally changing the law on the use of so-called ‘victim bad character’ evidence.
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A brilliant evening chairing a panel discussion after screening Prima Facie. Panellists called for an end to using victims' "bad character” evidence and examined whether jury-less trials could reduce agonising delays. Rape victims are being failed, and reform is long overdue.
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Tomorrow we’re screening Prima Facie and hosting a panel with @sarahsackman @RapeCrisisEandW @RKarmyJonesKC, Katrin Hohl OBE & ‘Violet’, a brave survivor. We will discuss why bold reform is essential to keep victims engaged and prevent the justice system from collapsing.
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Each year on #IDEVAW, @CountDeadWomen honours the memory of all women whose lives were taken far too soon as a result of male violence. It’s a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of VAWG - and of the urgent work still needed to end it ⬇️
25 November is the international day for the elimination of violence against women. Today, we’ll be posting the UK women killed by men since #IDEVAW last year. We are commemorating one woman every 5 mins.
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I know how hard @travisfrain and @survivors_a_t have campaigned for a national day of memorial. I’m so pleased to see today’s announcement of a National Day on 21 August - a moment for us to come together and stand in solidarity with all those affected by terrorism.
Victims and survivors of terrorism deserve our unwavering support and recognition. Our new National Day on 21 August will ensure we can stand together as a nation to recognise all that they have endured.
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Appalled to see footage of protestors trying to break these conditions. Protesting outside a synagogue isn’t peaceful; it’s intimidation of the Jewish community. After the Heaton Park attack, it’s clear that a protest like this would cause alarm and distress to the community.
Earlier today we were made aware of plans for a pro-Palestine protest outside St John’s Wood Synagogue this afternoon. We understand why the group's decision to protest at this location will cause concern to some communities. There is no legal mechanism to ban the protest from
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Preparing to go to court as a victim is incredibly tough. But we can ease some of the stress - with dedicated prep sessions for cross-examination, virtual courtroom tours and clearer information every step of the way. Victims deserve this support https://t.co/n6SffAhJUv
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We must transform how victims and witnesses are supported before trial. Victims need dedicated sessions to prepare for cross-examination, virtual courtroom tours and clearer, trauma‑informed communication throughout the process. https://t.co/n6SffAhJUv
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Wrapping up eight years of work with @metpoliceuk. We have come a long way improving the service to victims in London, but there is still so much to do both in policing and the wider justice system. I look forward to continuing this vital work in the national role.
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Absolutely delighted to see @charlottschreu win the @WomeninMarketin award for the @OpenJustice4All campaign - so well deserved! 👏 Very proud of what this campaign has achieved, all from a conversation between Charlotte and a judge at my Victims Summit just over two years ago.
My campaign for @OpenJustice4All won the @WomeninMarketin Social Impact Award. We crafted a campaign with the support of so many. Thank you to everyone who supported and helped us. This is for all victims who deserve to have their court transcripts for free. ❤️
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As part of #16DaysOfActivism I’m hosting a special screening of Prima Facie with the play’s producer to discuss the issues and recommendations in @RapeCrisisEandW’s new report. We’re calling for urgent reform - courts must not be places of further harm for victims. @estreetprods
In 2023, we published a landmark report exposing how the delays in the Crown Court were retraumatising rape and sexual abuse victims and survivors. But this second report highlights a hard truth: the situation has not improved. Read #LivingInLimbo: https://t.co/ABDO71oQsL
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How many children have been removed from protective parents because unregulated “experts” used the pseudoscience of parental alienation and ignored evidence of abuse? The scandal is we don’t even know. Thanks to @Jess4Lowestoft for hosting this panel and supporting our calls.
I was honoured to host Survivor Family Network and @Right2Equality in a powerful meeting addressed by mothers who have had their children removed by the family courts. There needs to be a parliamentary audit on the number of forced child removals as called for by @LDNVictimsComm
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In the Control and the Law podcast, we expose how stalkers are weaponising civil courts to bring baseless claims against their victims. Govt can urgently stop stalking by litigation and end the needless waste of court time. @ellis_sarahl @rachelhorman
https://t.co/zQtJvZZuxJ
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Control and the Law · Episode
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Every part of the system failed to keep Sara Sharif safe. The family court gave custody to a violent father based on an ‘inadequate report’, missed opportunities, and a fundamental failure to identify risk and abuse. Child safety is everyone’s business.
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Review finds "different actions could and should have been taken" leading up to the 10-year-old's death.
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Huge congratulations to @hansummers and @louisetickle for winning Campaign of the Year! 👏 A well-deserved recognition of their trailblazing work shining a much-needed light on safeguarding issues within the family courts that urgently need attention and reform.
@WIJ_UK @WigginLLP @EmmaEGuy @ianbirrell @louiseelisabet @ecotricity @MichaelCrossla7 @Source_Mat @BBCRadio4 @jackhillphoto @LucyCJohn1 @guardian For promoting transparency and accountability at the highest levels while shining a light on an area that has historically been closed to public scrutiny, Campaign of the Year goes to @hansummers and @louisetickle for their campaign for transparency in the family courts #MFA2025
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Court backlogs are at crisis point. ~32% of Crown Court cases in London don’t go ahead on the day - leaving victims retraumatised and justice delayed. This is shocking and unacceptable. We need to urgently fix the system and restore faith in justice.
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Can extra funding for courts in England and Wales clear the backlog?
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I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales - Baroness Helen Newlove. My thoughts are with her family and all her loved ones at this difficult time 🖤
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Encouraging results from the @MayorofLondon innovative GPS tagging pilot. By holding offenders accountable, victims no longer bear the burden of keeping themselves safe. These results show how technology can deliver justice and safety.
I’m determined to tackle violence against women and girls in all its forms. New analysis shows that my innovative GPS tagging scheme has been proven to protect women and girls from perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure they change their behaviour. https://t.co/A3hqlieuUe
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