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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
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Claire Waxman OBE, an independent voice for victims.
The official account for the Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales.
Petty France, Westminster
Joined October 2011
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Record backlogs in our courts mean some victims are waiting years for justice.
If delivered well, AI-driven court listing could reduce delays and deliver more timely justice, particularly if it takes proper account of the impact delays have on victims when prioritising cases.
AI to be used in crown courts to reduce time victims have to wait https://t.co/76xonK3jXz
Too many children are being exposed to harm online.
There are no silver bullets, but requiring devices to be safe by design, with effective age assurance and on-device protections built in, would be critical in preventing harm.
What matters now is real action, not just promises
Big Tech companies like Apple and Google have been given three months to activate built in safeguards on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children.
This will prevent predators from exploiting and abusing victims through their devices, as well as stopping children accessing pornography.
If companies do not act within three months, the government will bring forward legislation to force them to activate the technology.
This will include fines for companies and, as a last resort, we are exploring criminal liability for tech bosses who fail to comply.
91% of online child sexual abuse reports recorded in 2024 contained self‑generated content. Children as young as five are being groomed, manipulated and coerced by online predators into creating and sharing explicit images.
Predators then use these images to blackmail children into creating more extreme content and, in the most horrific cases, children have committed suicide on livestream or engaged in self‑harm.
These features are not about surveillance or policing people’s phones - they are about protecting our children from vile predators.
Over‑18s will still be able to view adult content by providing proof of age.
There is no data collection, no monitoring and no reporting. The device will simply block harmful content across all apps and services.
This will make Britain the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices.
Mistaken releases are an appalling failure. They cause serious distress to victims and undermine trust and confidence in the justice system.
Dame Lynne Owens’ report exposed serious failings - we need a national protocol for notifying victims as she recommended, without delay.
Labour left 98% of victims in the dark when 179 criminals were released from jail by mistake https://t.co/YXQNy74Tyd
After 16 weeks, the Nottingham Inquiry evidence sessions concluded today. I pay tribute to the victims and families for their strength and dignity throughout.
My evidence shows victims’ rights still exist only on paper, with no accountability when not delivered. It must change.
BREAKING: Speaking at the Nottingham Inquiry, victims' commissioner Claire Waxman says mental health tribunals 'lack openness and transparency'.
https://t.co/gmbKSzT9nM
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Official account for the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England & Wales. Champions victims and survivors voices to bring change.
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We're a coalition of women’s support services, researchers, activists, survivors and NGOs campaigning to end all forms of violence against women.
The policing watchdog @policeconduct has appealed for speculation to be avoided while their live investigation continues.
At the heart of this case is a family facing unimaginable loss. My thoughts remain firmly with Henry Nowak’s family as they seek the answers they deserve.
The head of the UK's police watchdog says their investigation will fully establish whether any officers committed misconduct as it issues a warning over speculation into the circumstances of the murder of Henry Nowak. The body said that ongoing commentary could prevent Henry's family getting the answers they deserve.
The rise in hate targeting the Jewish community is deeply concerning. For victims of abuse, this can make it harder to feel safe or seek support.
I welcome this intervention from 80 organisations working to end violence against women and girls.
Safety cannot be selective👇
Proud that 80 leading organisations and leaders across the VAWG sector have signed an open letter led by Jewish Women’s Aid, standing in solidarity with the Jewish community and condemning rising antisemitism.
📖 Read the full letter: https://t.co/0UwFPrqW2a
Childhood is changing. 9 in 10 young people told @ChildrensComm they are worried about their futures.
We need decision makers to hear directly from children about what changes are needed.
Share #TheBigFuture survey and encourage children and young people to have their say👇
I have launched #TheBigFuture survey, for all children in England to tell me what it’s like to be a child today - changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns & future hopes.
Children and young people can take part here👇 https://t.co/v2x6UNp0f9
The parole process must work for victims and families.
A very positive meeting with the @Parole_Board last week focused on improving their experience, managing expectations, and building vital trust through clear communication and transparency.
Are victim needs being overlooked in anti-social behaviour court proceedings?
@asbhelp wants to hear from practitioners in housing, policing, local authorities & community safety across England & Wales.
Complete the survey linked below before 7th June
https://t.co/PLTAujgS6R
Welcome this much-needed intervention from support charities.
My recent engagement on the Victims’ Code concluded that the lack of enforcement and accountability remains the Code’s greatest weakness.
Link to Independent article: https://t.co/cnIFUeMJrh
Navigating the justice system can feel overwhelming.
But every victim has rights under the Victims’ Code, including access to free support service. Knowing your rights can help you feel informed, supported and empowered throughout the process.
Spoke to @cathynewman @SkyNews on the Hampshire case. When victims feel justice hasn't been served, sentencing decisions & the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme must be clearly explained.
The @attorneygeneral decision to refer this case to the Court of Appeal is a vital step.
A productive meeting with @catkinson80 to welcome her to the role and discuss our shared commitment to victims.
True progress requires listening to victims' lived experiences through a trauma-informed lens. I look forward to working together to deliver these vital reforms.
I am pleased to see the @attorneygeneral swiftly refer these sentences to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
It takes huge courage for victims to come forward, and they deserve to see justice delivered.
Many have raised understandable concerns about the sentence passed in this case.
Victims should know there is a safeguard: the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Recent reforms mean victims must be informed about it and given more time to apply.
More: 🔗
https://t.co/3oPFpJmW4A
Jess Phillips says rape sentences for teen boys 'unduly lenient' https://t.co/7JXaLG3azV
Powerful to visit the @kinsellatrust exhibition and hear first-hand from their Youth Ambassadors during #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek.
Preventing knife crime starts with listening to young people who experience its impact every day - and shaping solutions around what they tell us.
After Carrie Johnson told GMB she wanted the police to do more for victims of John Worboys - they have responded.
Survivors of the black cab rapist are now being given a dedicated point of contact to officers, to report their claims.
If you believe you may have been a victim, please contact [email protected] or you can call 101 quoting Operation Safford.
Speaking out takes immense courage. Carrie Johnson’s powerful @GMB interview will mean a lot to many survivors - and may encourage more to come forward.
But when victims do report, the justice system must deliver. Right now, agonising court delays are driving many away👇
Carrie Johnson has said there could be "up to 1,000, if not more" John Worboys victims, as she said she has been contacted by people who believe they were assaulted by the serial rapist.
Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Johnson, the wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, recounted her encounter with Worboys and the journey she went through to give evidence against him.
Survivors of sexual violence deserve genuine support and clear, accurate information - not self‑swab kits that risk undermining investigations
@ASA_UK’s ruling today confirms concerns I and others have long raised about these kits.
My full statement: 🔗https://t.co/SUP0LWHevm
Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading https://t.co/vfiDOvqImv
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