Victims Reference Group

Our aim is to ensure all victims receive the best support to #CopeAndRecover after an incident. Working with @LDNVictimsComm to centre the #VictimsVoice

[Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm]

Huge congratulations to Andrea Simon on her appointment by @MayorofLondon as the new @LDNVictimsComm.

Claire Waxman OBE has welcomed the appointment, hailing her successor in the role as a "powerful champion" for the capital.

Read the full statement: https://t.co/RWbedQrM15

[Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm]

Stalking Protection Orders are a vital tool, but the current legislation leaves gaps in protection.

Incoming Commissioner Claire Waxman outlines why the Crime and Policing Bill must be amended to better safeguard stalking victims - and why these amendments have her backing👇

[Claire Waxman OBE @voice4victims]

The Crime and Policing Bill is a vital opportunity to strengthen the response to stalking for victims. Yesterday, with my support, Peers tabled amendments to ensure Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs) are working effectively to protect victims from further harm 🧵 @live_life_safe

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales - Baroness Helen Newlove. My thoughts are with her family and all her loved ones at this difficult time 🖤

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Victims are now seeing their trials listed as far away as 2030. Without proper pre-trial support, many will struggle to stay engaged in the justice process. In @standardnews, I share how we can ensure victims feel prepared and supported to give evidence. https://t.co/dH0VmKg6pV

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Powerful reporting by @kirkkorner on the devastating human impact of the court system.

Govt must cut the record crown court backlog - and go further. My paper sets out how to give victims real support when attending court and giving evidence ⬇️

https://t.co/Kczo2ptaHS

[British Transport Police @BTP]

We’re sharing an update on the incident at Huntingdon station last night.

While @TerrorismPolice were initially supporting our investigation, there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident at this stage.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/9gQ27LUywa

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

If you know anyone who has
been impacted by last night’s horrific attack in Cambridgeshire, Victim Support is now available to offer free and confidential support:

📞 24/7 Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
💬 Live chat: https://t.co/nFmL24eccO

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Witnessing a horrifying attack like this can have a profound impact. It’s vital to understand this and seek support. @VictimSupport is now offering free, confidential help via phone or live chat for anyone who was affected on Saturday ⬇️ @GMB

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Welcome @AlexDaviesJones’s pledge to review Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme reforms. @TraceyHansonLdn and I have long urged law change so @CPSUK informs all victims and time extensions are possible. Vital that victims have equal rights in appeals as offenders. #VictimsBill

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Productive visit today to @Catch22’s Young Londoners’ Victim Service - hearing from young survivors on the need for better awareness of this vital support, especially in schools, and for more help for families. Sadly, justice delays are taking the greatest toll on young people.

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

📣 After years of pushing for this, Govt has finally announced the repeal of the presumption of contact - a huge win for child safety.

This is a vital step towards ending the “pro-contact at all costs” culture in family courts and putting child welfare first. My statement ⬇️

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

This year’s #NationalHCAW focus on disability hate crime is vital. These offences remain hugely underreported and too often, justice is out of reach for victims.

If you’ve experienced disability hate crime, support is available: https://t.co/8wYGnl19i1

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Hate crimes against the Muslim community are on the rise. We must do more to challenge hate and prejudice.

If you’ve experienced anti-Muslim hate, @TellMamaUK offers confidential support, counselling, signposting, and advocacy.

Let’s stand united against hate

#NationalHCAW

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Hugely insightful research from @VictimsComm highlighting why hearing victims’ voices is vital to improving our justice system. I’m committed to building on this important work when I begin my term in January.

Read my full statement on the Victims’ Survey ⬇️

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

I welcome the @CommissionerDA’s comprehensive new report showing domestic abuse is still too often minimised and contact prioritised over safety in the family court.

We must end presumption of contact, make good practice the norm, and now urgently review child sexual abuse cases

[Tell MAMA UK @TellMamaUK]

About 1,000 cases in 3 months on Anti-Muslim Hatred:

From June to September 2025, these are some key statistics from the nearly 1,000 cases reported to Tell MAMA.

There is no place for hate.

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

As families are reunited and the war in Gaza ends, may this moment begin a true journey toward peace.

Let’s use this #NationalHCAW to commit to peace and unity here too - in our streets, on our campuses, and online. Let’s stand together against hate in all its forms.

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Appalled to hear of this attack on a mosque in East Sussex. Thankfully no injuries reported.

Police are urging anyone with any footage to ☎️ 101 or CrimeStoppers 0800 555 111.

The last few days have reminded us that we must stand united against all forms of hate and prejudice

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

Yesterday’s terrorist attack at Heaton Park synagogue took the lives of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz. May their memories be a blessing.

Immediate support is available to all affected via Victim Support's Supportline on 0808 168 9111 or via live chat: https://t.co/phuNlIp7R9