London's Victims' Commissioner - Andrea Simon - addresses barriers to justice and support to help improve victims' experiences. In emergency call 999 & non-emergency call 101.https://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3m33ixgp7322aAs 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.13 Oct 2025 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33ixgp7322ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lzg47pefwk2lStalkers weaponise courts to force unwanted contact with their victims - wasting valuable court time and preventing recovery. Grateful to CPS for recognising this, but the law must be strengthened to stop stalking by litigation. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/victims-commissioner-calls-stalkers-courts-harassment-b1248858.html22 Sep 2025 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzg47pefwk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lyzxrovh6k2xThis landmark law creates a duty on officials to act with transparency and provides equal legal support for bereaved families, a reform I have long called for. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Hillsborough families, it ensures no one suffers injustice after tragedy. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Sep 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzxrovh6k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lxucee43x22wThe Sentencing Bill marks a significant moment for justice. While reform is urgently needed to tackle the prison crisis, it should never come at victims' expense. More is needed in these proposals to ensure victims & the public are protected. My statement: https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/city-hall-blog/londons-victims-commissioner-responds-sentencing-bill02 Sep 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxucee43x22whttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lxtotzyqts2eI know how tirelessly Linda fought for justice for her daughter, and I recognise that today’s outcome must feel like a profound injustice - where their needs and rights have felt overlooked. My thoughts are with Linda and all of Kennedi’s loved ones. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/hackney-kennedi-westcarrsabaroche-manslaughter-failed-justice-gogoa-tape-b1245371.html02 Sep 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxtotzyqts2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lxrk5zoahc2d🚨 Important to be aware that Government are testing the emergency alert system on 7th September. If you are a victim of domestic abuse with a hidden device, follow the steps to keep yourself safe: https://www.gov.uk/alerts/opting-out01 Sep 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrk5zoahc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lv3ovodwos2dMy recent landmark report revealed why so many victims walk away from the justice system. The findings are stark. Reform is urgent. We need Government and criminal justice partners to act on the recommendations - victims deserve a better service. Read my report: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/about-mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/victims-commissioner/london-victim-attrition-review29 Jul 2025 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv3ovodwos2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3luhvzl477s2jVery positive meeting with Solicitor General @lucyrigby.bsky.social this morning, discussing the findings of my Victim Attrition Review and progress made with the Victims Right to Review scheme. We also discussed public understanding of sentencing and increased access to the ULS Scheme.21 Jul 2025 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3luhvzl477s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lua67jvugc2zIn my @channel4news.bsky.social interview with @cathynewman.bsky.social I exposed a criminal justice system in crisis and called for urgent reform: 🔹 Victim Care Hubs to help navigate justice 🔹 Bold action to clear the court backlog 🔹 More action from Police to tackle victim withdrawal18 Jul 2025 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lua67jvugc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lua62vvjwc2uMy London Victim Attrition Review is a landmark study exposing why so many victims disengage from the justice system. The findings are stark: the system is failing victims. We cannot accept this status quo. Victims deserve better. https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/about-mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/victims-commissioner/london-victim-attrition-review18 Jul 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lua62vvjwc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3ltzcn2pgak27 ‪Tune into @channel4news.bsky.social at 7pm tonight for a first look at my London Victim Attrition Review, out tomorrow. It reveals why so many victims are forced to walk away from the justice system— leaving offenders free to act with impunity. Urgent reform is needed.15 Jul 2025 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzcn2pgak27https://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3ltwt6thmg22hLast week, I met Prime Minister Keir Starmer alongside the families of Zara Aleena, Sabina Nessa & Jan Mustafa. These brave women held the PM to account on ending violence against women. Farah Naz said he gave her ‘hope of real change for the first time’ ⬇️ https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/zara-aleena-murder-keir-starmer-sabina-nessa-b2788566.html14 Jul 2025 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwt6thmg22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3ltjflpovt22iWith trials in London delayed until 2029 and victims left in limbo, the Leveson review of criminal courts is a clear call to action. These reforms are urgent. Govt must act now to ease the backlog and ensure swifter justice for victims. My statement ⬇️09 Jul 2025 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltjflpovt22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3ltgupmu3lk24I accompanied the inspiring Farah Naz, Jebina Islam, and Ayse Hussein to meet the Prime Minister and discuss their tireless work that helped change the law—ensuring offenders are compelled to attend sentencing. A privilege to support them on this campaign.08 Jul 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltgupmu3lk24https://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3ltedqixkk22zI welcome Sir Brian Leveson’s reforms—I proposed this a few years ago because of the devastating impact court delays have on victims. It will, in time, deliver swifter justice. But with cases listing into 2029, we need emergency plan to tackle the crisis now. https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/right-to-jury-trial-faces-axe-as-courts-try-to-clear-backlog07 Jul 2025 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltedqixkk22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lsydckckxs2tVictims must know when their personal data is being requested. I’ve called for the Victims' Code to be updated to ensure victims are informed and consulted before sensitive info is shared. My response to Govt consultation on Victim Info Requests ⬇️ tinyurl.com/462mbn8k02 Jul 2025 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsydckckxs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lsy762l5mk2gAnti-social behaviour (ASB) can devastate lives. Without a strong coordinated response and access to victim support, it can escalate into lasting, traumatic harm. Everyone deserves to feel safe. Find support here: asbhelp.co.uk/victims-hub/ #ASBAwarenessWeek https://asbhelp.co.uk/victims-hub/02 Jul 2025 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy762l5mk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lsy3qjmfk22zGreat to see this new Met Police forensic technology that improves detection of bruising across all skin tones. I’ve long called for action to tackle the inequalities faced by Black and ethnic minority victims of abuse — all victims deserve equal access to justice. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Jul 2025 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy3qjmfk22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lpu3s6mvgk27What a busy week this has been. A win for our Open Justice campaign, as Govt confirms they will continue to offer rape victims free sentencing transcripts 1/2 ⬇️23 May 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpu3s6mvgk27https://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lpcebcjtzc2uGreat first meeting with Clair Kelland who starts in her new role as Commander for Public Protection. We discussed issues of police requests for third party material & concern over delays to charging decisions. Look forward to working together to drive improvements.16 May 2025 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpcebcjtzc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lp7q4sqg522mGovt has inherited multiple crises in our criminal justice system, and I welcome the total £4.7 billion they are investing in expanding the prison estate. However, I am concerned that the measures on recalling prisoners may come at the expense of victims’ and public safety ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 May 2025 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7q4sqg522mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lp7kuydfb226Great opportunity to hear from @thesurvivorstrust.bsky.social London members. We discussed issues victims face in criminal & family courts, & the threat many small organisations face through lack of funding. I hope the Spending Review recognises the lifesaving support these vital orgs provide15 May 2025 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7kuydfb226https://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3loyuyysbgs2rIn my work, I meet many victims, survivors and families, and my team and I often support them to connect with others and channel their pain and trauma into a powerful fight for change. What a privilege it has been to help Farah Naz, Jebina Islam and Ayse Hussein do exactly that.12 May 2025 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3loyuyysbgs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lnua7amces2iVictims and families have just 28 days to appeal a sentence under the ULS scheme but prolific offenders can appeal 182 days out of time. I am calling on this Government to urgently address this imbalance of rights. #NSAW https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/crime-victims-stalking-appeal-sentence-belfield-josh-hanson-fogel-claire-waxman-b1224173.html28 Apr 2025 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnua7amces2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lnhkprnuys2jIt is National Stalking Awareness week. This year’s focus is the health response to stalking victims, and a call on NHS to develop guidance and training, to ensure they are responding appropriately to stalking victims ⬇️ #NSAW202523 Apr 2025 06:25 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhkprnuys2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lmuids24gk2vIt was a pleasure to be on the opening panel at @thetimes.com Crime & Justice Summit today, discussing why a Victim Care Hub - navigating victims through their justice journey - is such a vital recommendation, not just for victims, but for an effective justice system.15 Apr 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmuids24gk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ldnvictimscomm.bsky.social/post/3lmfhwgxqps2xAfter almost 5 years since the CICA consultation began, the Government has published its response. Sadly, their decision to maintain the status quo will come as a blow to victims who struggle to access compensation to help their recovery. My statement 👇 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-review-supplementary-consultation/outcome/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-review-2022-and-2023-consultations-government-response09 Apr 2025 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:on3vmgrmnto2jnp6kdppvefw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmfhwgxqps2x