Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Acknowledged
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Inadequate data collection hinders effective monitoring of Victims' Code compliance and agency accountability.
Conclusion
A lack of data has been a key barrier to the effective monitoring of the implementation of the Code, particularly with respect to minority groups. Meaningful data collected and published regularly can help amplify victims voices and hold underperforming agencies to account. We welcome the duty the Bill places on the criminal justice bodies to collect data on their compliance with the Code at a local level and to share that data with their PCC. We have set out some suggestions on what data should be collected.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of data collection and will consider the committee's suggestions as it develops the minimum dataset required for monitoring compliance.
Paragraph Reference:
90
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
34. The Government agrees that meaningful data collection is essential for effective monitoring of the implementation of the Victims’ Code. We welcome the suggestions on data collection, and as we develop the minimum dataset required for collection to monitor compliance, we will consider the suggestions set out in the report.