Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 39
39
Accepted
Victims Bill risks overwhelming services without significant additional funding provision
Conclusion
The Victims Bill will likely put additional strain on already stretched services as victims of domestic or sexual abuse become more aware of their rights. Advocacy services already face unmanageable referral levels and caseloads. Additional funding is required to enable services to meet demand and allow the Victims Bill to live up to its ambitions. (Paragraph 129) Clause 11, the Victims’ Commissioner
Government Response Summary
The government stated it has increased funding for support services, including £34 million ringfenced for ISVAs and IDVAs in 2022/23. They committed to increasing the number of MoJ-funded ISVAs/IDVAs by 300 to over 1,000 by 2024/25 and will continue to monitor demand.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
66. The Government has provided increased funding for support services. For 2022/23, the MoJ is providing £34 million ringfenced funding for ISVAs and IDVAs. The MoJ is further increasing the number of ISVAs/IDVAs funded by MoJ by 300 to over 1,000 by 2024/25. We will continue to monitor the demand for advocacy services through PCCs. Clause 11, the Victims’ Commissioner