MPs warn new PCC roles might devalue Victims Commissioner

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MPs warn new PCC roles might devalue Victim's Commissioner

The Justice Committee has today published its pre-legislative scrutiny of the government's draft Victim's Bill.

Date - 30th September 2022
By - Cachella Smith

The Committee has found that legally the draft Bill appears to do no more for victims’ rights than what is already provided for in existing legislation. It was first published in May 2022 with the aim of improving end-to-end support for...

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