Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 14220

Victim Support Schemes

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Claire Hazelgrove

LabourFilton and Bradley Stoke

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the level of availability of specialist support services for victims; and what steps he is taking to help ensure victims are not left to navigate the justice system without support.

Answer

Catherine Atkinson
The Ministry of Justice is investing £550 million in victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in victim support services to date. One of the aims of our funding is to support victims on their journey with the criminal jus...

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