New report from the Victims' Commissioner, published today (14 March), spotlights the crucial role victim advocates play in supporting victims through the criminal justice process.
- "I'd be dead without this service": advocates praised in extensive new first-hand testimony.
- “Invaluable” advocates keep victims engaged in the criminal justice system for longer amid long waits for justice, says Victims’ Commissioner.
- Report highlights challenges facing the sector, including high caseloads exacerbated by Crown Court backlog.