Met with Safeguarding Minister @NatalieFleetMP .
My message: while there’s much to do, work must continue at pace. We must stay on track to deliver the urgent reforms needed to halve violence against women and girls and tackle online harms.
Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Claire Waxman OBE, an independent voice for victims.
The official account for the Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales.
- On Friday, I gave evidence to the Nottingham Inquiry. My thoughts are with the families and survivors, whose courage and dignity throughout has been extraordinary. The Inquiry must lead to change. In my blog, I reflect on what must change for victims. 🔗victimscommissioner.org.uk/news/the-notti…
Nottingham: Can the public inquiry give answers and prevent more failures? channel4.com/news/nottingha… - Record backlogs in our courts mean some victims are waiting years for justice. If delivered well, AI-driven court listing could reduce delays and deliver more timely justice, particularly if it takes proper account of the impact delays have on victims when prioritising cases.AI to be used in crown courts to reduce time victims have to wait trib.al/ydgatTf
- Too many children are being exposed to harm online. There are no silver bullets, but requiring devices to be safe by design, with effective age assurance and on-device protections built in, would be critical in preventing harm. What matters now is real action, not just promisesBig Tech companies like Apple and Google have been given three months to activate built in safeguards on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children. This will prevent predators from exploiting and abusing victims through their devices, as well as
- Mistaken releases are an appalling failure. They cause serious distress to victims and undermine trust and confidence in the justice system. Dame Lynne Owens’ report exposed serious failings - we need a national protocol for notifying victims as she recommended, without delay.Labour left 98% of victims in the dark when 179 criminals were released from jail by mistake trib.al/plxREJw
- After 16 weeks, the Nottingham Inquiry evidence sessions concluded today. I pay tribute to the victims and families for their strength and dignity throughout. My evidence shows victims’ rights still exist only on paper, with no accountability when not delivered. It must change.
01:22BREAKING: Speaking at the Nottingham Inquiry, victims' commissioner Claire Waxman says mental health tribunals 'lack openness and transparency'. trib.al/Fa7W74Y 📺 Sky 501 - The policing watchdog @policeconduct has appealed for speculation to be avoided while their live investigation continues. At the heart of this case is a family facing unimaginable loss. My thoughts remain firmly with Henry Nowak’s family as they seek the answers they deserve.The head of the UK's police watchdog says their investigation will fully establish whether any officers committed misconduct as it issues a warning over speculation into the circumstances of the murder of Henry Nowak. The body said that ongoing commentary could prevent Henry's
00:00 - The rise in hate targeting the Jewish community is deeply concerning. For victims of abuse, this can make it harder to feel safe or seek support. I welcome this intervention from 80 organisations working to end violence against women and girls. Safety cannot be selective👇Proud that 80 leading organisations and leaders across the VAWG sector have signed an open letter led by Jewish Women’s Aid, standing in solidarity with the Jewish community and condemning rising antisemitism. 📖 Read the full letter: bit.ly/4ueC8Kb
- Childhood is changing. 9 in 10 young people told @ChildrensComm they are worried about their futures. We need decision makers to hear directly from children about what changes are needed. Share #TheBigFuture survey and encourage children and young people to have their say👇I have launched #TheBigFuture survey, for all children in England to tell me what it’s like to be a child today - changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns & future hopes. Children and young people can take part here👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture
- The parole process must work for victims and families. A very positive meeting with the @Parole_Board last week focused on improving their experience, managing expectations, and building vital trust through clear communication and transparency.
- Are victim needs being overlooked in anti-social behaviour court proceedings? @asbhelp wants to hear from practitioners in housing, policing, local authorities & community safety across England & Wales. Complete the survey linked below before 7th June shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8c…
- Welcome this much-needed intervention from support charities. My recent engagement on the Victims’ Code concluded that the lack of enforcement and accountability remains the Code’s greatest weakness. Link to Independent article: independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…
