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Victims Code Reform

The Ministry of Justice is reforming the Victims' Code of Practice to strengthen victims' rights and entitlements in the criminal justice system. The reform includes a new statutory code with enhanced protections, consultation on draft provisions, and associated legislation including the Victims (Bill of Rights) Bill. The updated code aims to provide clearer, more accessible guidance on victim support and rights throughout criminal proceedings.

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2026

8 events
30 Apr 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Justice linked

A new Victims’ Code — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A new Victims’ Code: consultation document
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↓ A new Victims’ Code: consultation document (PDF) (44pp) ↓ Draft new Victims’ Code ↓ Draft new Victims’ Code (PDF) (79pp) ↓ Proposed Victims' Code A5 leaflet (2pp) ↓ Proposed Victims' Code contact card (2pp) ↓ Impact assessment (21pp) ↓ Equality statement (12pp) ↓ A new Victims’ Code: quick read ↓ A new Victims’ Code: Easy Read (33pp) ↓ A new Victims’ Code: British Sign Language (BSL) ↓ A new Victims’ Code: consultation document (Welsh language … (47pp) ↓ Draft new Victims’ Code (Welsh language - Cymraeg) (80pp)
5 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Justice linked

A new Victims’ Code — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A new Victims’ Code: consultation document
+12 more
↓ A new Victims’ Code: consultation document (PDF) (44pp) ↓ Draft new Victims’ Code ↓ Draft new Victims’ Code (PDF) (79pp) ↓ Proposed Victims' Code A5 leaflet (2pp) ↓ Proposed Victims' Code contact card (2pp) ↓ Impact assessment (21pp) ↓ Equality statement (12pp) ↓ A new Victims’ Code: quick read ↓ A new Victims’ Code: Easy Read (33pp) ↓ A new Victims’ Code: British Sign Language (BSL) ↓ A new Victims’ Code: consultation document (Welsh language … (47pp) ↓ Draft new Victims’ Code (Welsh language - Cymraeg) (80pp)

2025

5 events
5 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings — outcome published

A consultation to establish how to improve the law of apologies.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceed… (27pp)
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↓ Equalities statement: law of apologies ↓ Diwygio’r Gyfraith ar Ymddiheuro mewn Achosion Sifil yng … (33pp) ↓ Consultation response (34pp) ↓ Consultation response (Welsh summary) (3pp)

2024

5 events
3 Jun 2024 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings — consultation closed

A consultation to establish how to improve the law of apologies.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceed… (27pp)
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↓ Equalities statement: law of apologies ↓ Diwygio’r Gyfraith ar Ymddiheuro mewn Achosion Sifil yng … (33pp) ↓ Consultation response (34pp) ↓ Consultation response (Welsh summary) (3pp)
8 Apr 2024 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings — consultation opened

A consultation to establish how to improve the law of apologies.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceed… (27pp)
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↓ Equalities statement: law of apologies ↓ Diwygio’r Gyfraith ar Ymddiheuro mewn Achosion Sifil yng … (33pp) ↓ Consultation response (34pp) ↓ Consultation response (Welsh summary) (3pp)

2023

2 events
25 Oct 2023 | Bill proceedings linked

The current situation where victims have to pay significant sums to receive a transcript of sentencing remarks from the Crown Court is unsustainable. We reiterate our call for all sentencing remarks to be published (subject to the relevant legal restrictions). As a minimum, victims of crime and bereaved families should have ready and free access to sentencing remarks. It should be possible to use voice recording technology to ensure that remarks are recorded at minimal cost. The Victims’ Code...

The current situation where victims have to pay significant sums to receive a transcript of sentencing remarks from the Crown Court is unsustainable. We reiterate our call for all sentencing remarks to be published (subject to the relevant legal restrictions). …

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25 Oct 2023 | Bill proceedings linked

The Sentencing Council should be provided with additional resource to expand its communications work across both traditional and social media.

The Sentencing Council should be provided with additional resource to expand its communications work across both traditional and social media. Type: conclusion | Number: 27 | Paragraph: 120 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 27. The Ministry of Justice places …

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2022

2 events
18 Oct 2022 | Bill proceedings linked

The Government should set a minimum standard of care that a victim of fraud can expect to receive when reporting a crime and ensure that all 43 police forces in England and Wales are working with victim care units to provide victims with effective support by the end of 2023.

The Government should set a minimum standard of care that a victim of fraud can expect to receive when reporting a crime and ensure that all 43 police forces in England and Wales are working with victim care units to …

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2021

1 event

2020

9 events
18 Nov 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

Government response to 2020 consultation on improving The Victims’ Code and The Revised Code Of Practice For Victims Of Crime (Victims’ Code)

UIN: HLWS579 My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Chalk) has made the following Written Statement."This Government is committed to strengthening victims’ rights and ensuring that comprehensive support is available at the ri...

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5 Mar 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

Consultation on Improving the Victims’ Code and the Government Response to the 2019 Consultation: ’Proposals for revising the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime’

UIN: HCWS150 Today, I am launching this Government’s consultation on a draft revised Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (the Code) and the response to last year’s consultation on proposed changes to the Code.The consultation builds on that undertaken …

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5 Mar 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked

Consultation on Improving the Victims’ Code and the Government Response to the 2019 Consultation: ’Proposals for revising the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime’

UIN: HLWS140 My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) has made the following Written Statement:"Today, I am launching this Government’s consultation on a draft revised Code of Practice for Victims of Crime …

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2019

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2018

1 event
29 Mar 2018 | Bill stage linked

Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill [HL]

Order of Commitment Discharged 12:02:00 Moved by Lord McColl of Dulwich: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord McColl of Dulwich (Con): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no …

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2017

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2015

4 events
18 Dec 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Revising the Victims’ Code — outcome published

This consultation is an opportunity for you to have your say on changes to the Victims’ Code.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to consultation (web versio… (28pp)
+5 more
↓ Government response to consultation (print version) (28pp) ↓ Code of practice for victims of crime (104pp) ↓ Code of practice for victims of crime (Welsh version) (106pp) ↓ Impact assessment (17pp) ↓ Equalities statement
16 Aug 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Revising the Victims’ Code — consultation closed

This consultation is an opportunity for you to have your say on changes to the Victims’ Code.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to consultation (web versio… (28pp)
+5 more
↓ Government response to consultation (print version) (28pp) ↓ Code of practice for victims of crime (104pp) ↓ Code of practice for victims of crime (Welsh version) (106pp) ↓ Impact assessment (17pp) ↓ Equalities statement
16 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Justice linked

Revising the Victims’ Code — consultation opened

This consultation is an opportunity for you to have your say on changes to the Victims’ Code.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to consultation (web versio… (28pp)
+5 more
↓ Government response to consultation (print version) (28pp) ↓ Code of practice for victims of crime (104pp) ↓ Code of practice for victims of crime (Welsh version) (106pp) ↓ Impact assessment (17pp) ↓ Equalities statement

2011

1 event