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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
+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)
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

1 event
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)
+4 more
↓ Equalities statement: law of apologies ↓ Diwygio’r Gyfraith ar Ymddiheuro mewn Achosion Sifil yng … (33pp) ↓ Consultation response (34pp) ↓ Consultation response (Welsh summary) (3pp)

2024

2 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)
+4 more
↓ 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)
+4 more
↓ Equalities statement: law of apologies ↓ Diwygio’r Gyfraith ar Ymddiheuro mewn Achosion Sifil yng … (33pp) ↓ Consultation response (34pp) ↓ Consultation response (Welsh summary) (3pp)

2022

1 event

2021

1 event

2020

5 events

2019

5 events

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

3 events

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