Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 42
42
Accepted
Require inspectorates to annually consult Victims’ Commissioner on integrating victim experiences into inspections
Recommendation
We recommend that the Victims Bill places a duty on HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, HM Inspectorate of Probation, HM Inspectorate of Prisons and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate to consult the Victims’ Commissioner annually on how the victims’ experiences should be incorporated into their ongoing programme of inspections. (Paragraph 136) Clause 12, joint inspections relating to victims
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, agreeing that inspectorates should be required to consult with the Victims’ Commissioner annually, and will seek to implement this change by developing a framework with relevant bodies.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
69. We agree with the recommendation that the inspectorates should be required to consult with the Victims’ Commissioner and will seek to implement this change. We will work closely with the Victims’ Commissioner and inspectorates to develop a framework, as well as affected departments and agencies. Data sharing between the PCCs and inspectorates is addressed in paragraph 38 as part of the response to recommendation 25.