A Bill to make provision about the duties and responsibilities of the Victims’ Commissioner and about the Victims’ Code; to make provision about the rights of victims of persistent anti-social behaviour; to require local police forces to prepare victims’ services plans and take steps in connection with victim representative bodies; to establish a duty to report suspected child exploitation by those working in regulated activities; to establish a right of appeal by victims against a decision to cease a criminal investigation; to make provision for reviews of open or reopened homicide cases; to make provision about court procedures relating to vulnerable victims and witnesses; and for connected purposes.
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This bill aims to strengthen support and rights for crime victims and those affected by persistent anti-social behaviour. It introduces new duties for authorities, expands victims’ rights in policing, investigations and court proceedings, and includes measures around child exploitation reporting, homicide case reviews, and support for vulnerable victims and witnesses.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons after previously having its 1st reading in February 2021. If progressed, it would move to committee stage and then further readings in both Houses.
Generated 21 February 2026
9 Feb 2021
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
