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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 March 2026

Debate

Victims and Courts Bill

Contribution

What makes victim navigators so special is their unique position. They are situated within police forces, which means that they can be present when victims are first found, including during raids on sites of exploitation. Survivors can receive clear, accurate information. At the same time, victim navigators are independent of the police. That independence matters enormously to survivors who may have been harmed by authority figures in the past or who fear retaliation. Navigators are trusted because their loyalty is to the person in front of them.

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