Manchester attack: Arena payout for psychological injuries – BBC News
‘Up to £3m from a fund for victims of the Manchester attack is to be given to those with psychological injuries.’
BbC News, 9th November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: victims
Mother to bring alleged rapist to justice via crowdfunding after prosecutors refuse to press charges – The Independent
‘A mother who says she was raped by a stranger has now set up a crowdfunding page to bring her alleged attacker to justice.’
The Independent, 6th November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government called on to let data breach victims force compensation – The Guardian
‘Consumer organisation Which? is calling on the government to create new rights for people who have been the victims of a corporate data breach.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police forces failing to tackle modern slavery in UK, report shows – The Guardian
‘Police forces are failing to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking because the cases are too difficult and senior officers believe the public lack sympathy for the victims, a highly critical report has found.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Birmingham pub bombings: Families to challenge inquest ruling – BBC News
‘Families of victims of the Birmingham pub bombings have been granted permission to challenge a coroner who ruled out naming alleged suspects during inquests into the tragedy.’
BBC News, 20th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Foster care abuse victims urged to speak out after ruling – BBC News
‘A woman who won a “landmark” legal battle against a council after being abused by foster parents as a child has urged more victims to speak out.’
BBC News, 19th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victims need legally enforceable rights, commissioner says – The Guardian
‘The victims commissioner, Helen Newlove, has urged the government to guarantee victims legally enforceable rights within the criminal justice system.’
The Guardian, 11th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Torture victims were wrongly imprisoned in UK, high court rules – The Guardian
‘Hundreds of victims of torture have been wrongly locked up in immigration detention centres, a high court judge has ruled, following a challenge by seven survivors of serious abuse.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Top police officer backs ‘Sammy’s law’ pardons for grooming victims – The Guardian
‘Victims of grooming gangs should be pardoned for crimes they committed under the direction of their abuser, Britain’s leading child protection police officer has said.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grooming victim fear over Coronation Street courtroom error – BBC News
‘Child sexual exploitation victims may fear coming forward after a courtroom sketch of a grooming victim was shown in Coronation Street, it is feared.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Plans for domestic violence register could save women’s lives – Daily Telegraph
‘An MP is to try to introduce a law to create a register of those convicted of domestic violence and make police warn new partners of a repeated offender’s violent past.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sex abuse victims ‘failed’ by criminal payout scheme – BBC News
‘The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is to be investigated over concerns it is failing child sex abuse victims, the Victims’ Commissioner has told 5 live Investigates.’
BBC News, 1st October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Calls for public inquiry as £37m compensation agreed for victims of rogue surgeon Ian Paterson – Daily Telegraph
‘Victims of rogue cancer surgeon Ian Paterson yesterday called for a public inquiry into the regulation of private doctors as a High Court judge approved a £37 million compensation package for hundreds of people who suffered at his hands.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th September 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ian Paterson: Spire Healthcare to pay out £27.2m to victims of rogue breast surgeon – Daily Telegraph
‘Hundreds of NHS patients who suffered at the hands of rogue cancer surgeon Ian Paterson will have been paid more in compensation for their trauma than his private patients, it has emerged. Around 750 private patients operated on by the disgraced surgeon will receive a total of £37.2 million for the physical and psychological pain they suffered undergoing unnecessary treatment, it was announced yesterday.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Paedophile aged 102 sentenced for abusing five-year-old girl in the 1970s – The Independent
‘A 102-year-old man has been sentenced for sexually abusing a young girl from the age of five in the 1970s. A judge suspended Douglas Hammersley’s two-year prison sentence but ordered him to pay his victim £25,000 compensation within 21 days.’
The Independent, 11th September 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Victims shouldn’t expect police visits, says Chief Constable – Daily Telegraph
‘Sussex Chief Constable Giles York questioned whether an in-person visit served any purpose and said it would be more “convenient” for members of the public to interact with the force online.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
CPS to issue guidance on handling cases of abuse against men – The Guardian
‘Prosecutors are to be given additional legal advice on handling criminal cases in which men are victims of sexual and domestic abuse. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published its first public statement recognising the specific needs and experiences of male victims of offences including rape, domestic abuse, harassment, stalking and child sexual abuse.’
The Guardian, 6th September 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Home Office funds new video enabled justice programme – Home Office
‘A new video link scheme designed to improve the way police officers give evidence and free up more time for front line duties will be piloted thanks to an £11m government cash injection.’
Home Office, 4th September 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
