PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Crime: Victims (15 October 2021)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions he has had with external relevant stakeholders on the introduction of a consultation on a victims law.
Asked by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour)
Asked by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour)
Answer
The Government is committed to consulting on a Victims’ Bill to deliver a step-change in the support victims receive and how it is coordinated.
The Deputy Prime Minister is developing the consultation as one of his top priorities and is carefully considering the evidence to determine where legislation could be used most effectively. He is looking forward to discussing this with stakeholders in the coming weeks.
Answered by:
Tom Pursglove (Conservative)
20 October 2021
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