About the Victims' Commissioner
The role of the Victims’ Commissioner is to promote the interests of victims and witnesses, encourage good practice in their treatment, and regularly review the Code of Practice for Victims which sets out the services victims can expect to receive.
The Commissioner is here to listen to the views of victims and witnesses, understand the criminal justice system from their point of view and try to help improve the services and support available.
Please note that by law, the Commissioner is not allowed to intervene in specific cases. However, we will endeavour to provide direction of where to get the best advice and support.
Victims' Commissioner news
The latest news from the Victims' Commissioner can be found in the press releases section of this website.
Important note:
Following Louise Casey's resignation from her post as Victims' Commissioner, the Ministry of Justice is considering the future of the role.
In the meantime, if you have any urgent queries, please email and we will do our best to assist you.
Victims' Commissioner news from January 2011
Reports, speeches and press releases issued by the Victims' Commissioner between July and December 2010 can be found on the archive version of this website.
