A core component of the Victims’ Directive (2012/29/EU) comes under Article 8, ‘Right to access victim support services’, and Article 9, Support from victim support services.’[1] (more…)

The Victims’ Directive, formally referred to as ‘Directive 2012/29/EU’, came into effect on 16^thNovember 2015 and aims to grant equal rights, support and protection to all victims of crime across all member states. (more…)

When thinking about a victim’s experience of the Criminal Justice System, we would hope that they find the process accessible, fair and supportive. (more…)

When, indeed if, we think about the Criminal Justice System, we may tend to overlook how important it is to have something in place we can trust and rely on. (more…)

With around ’30 million crimes, excluding minor offences’[1] reported to police across the European Union each year, (more…)