Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 43
43
Accepted
Paragraph: 143
Inspectorates should consult Victims' Commissioner and PCCs when developing work programmes
Recommendation
We agree with the Government’s intention to increase the inspectorates’ focus on victims. The inspectorates should be required to consult the Victims’ Commissioner and consider representations and data from PCCs as part of the development of their work programme.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation that inspectorates should consult the Victims’ Commissioner and will seek to implement this change, working closely to develop a framework. Data sharing with PCCs is addressed in a separate response.
Paragraph Reference:
143
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.