Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 61522

Victims: Codes of Practice

Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 26 June 2025

Question

Sarah Champion

LabourRotherham

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Victims' Code is enforceable; and what mechanisms are available to victims to ensure that criminal justice agencies comply with that code.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones
We are committed to ensuring that victims receive the service they deserve under the Code. This is why earlier this year we commenced the new statutory obligation from the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which requires those who provide Code services to c...

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