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Second Report - Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Victims Bill
Justice Committee
HC 304
Published 30 September 2022
Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
A principal purpose of the draft Bill is to improve victims’ experience of the criminal justice system but it is not clear that the Bill as drafted will do enough to achieve the change required. It has also been published against a backdrop of significant court backlogs, with victims of …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the low rate of victims reporting crimes and details how the Victims Bill aims to build confidence and trust by clarifying entitlements, increasing transparency, and improving support services. However, it does not directly address the committee's concern about the bill's sufficiency or the impact of court backlogs.