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Victims: Codes of Practice

Commons · Question 61521 · Tabled 20 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 26 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Champion

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she plans to commence section 8 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025; and what steps she is taking produce the framework to review compliance with the Victims Code.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 26 Jun 2025

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...