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It has of course been extremely difficult to secure prosecutions in certain areas of criminality, especially domestic violence and rape. I welcome the implementation of the victims surcharge. Does the Solicitor-General agree that we will be able to expand the network of voluntary organisations that support victims and encourage them to come forward, given that fear and the possibility of stigma sometimes prevent people from bringing cases to trial?
It has of course been extremely difficult to secure prosecutions in certain areas of criminality, especially domestic violence and rape. I welcome the implementation of the victims surcharge. Does the Solicitor-General agree that we will be able to expand the network of voluntary organisations that support victims and encourage them to come forward, given that fear and the possibility of stigma sometimes prevent people from bringing cases to trial?
Asked by
Brian Iddon
(Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
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Answered on
26 April 2007
My hon. Friend is right. The proper long-term funding of witness care units will help witnesses and victims to come forward, especially regarding cases of rape. The extra funding for independent domestic violence advisers, who we hope to have in place in 64 sites where we have established specialist domestic violence courts, will help victims of domestic violence. Securing funding for victims organisations is an important step that I hope will enable those who support victims to know that funding will be in place in the longer term. Those who offend will be in a position where they will make a contribution to supporting victims.
Subjects
Domestic abuse; Fines; Rape; Voluntary organisations; Surcharges; Victim support schemes
Date
26 April 2007
Reference
459 c1031
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House of Commons chamber
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House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the likely impact of the victims surcharge on prosecutions.
What assessment he has made of the likely impact of the victims surcharge on prosecutions.
Asked by
Brian Iddon
(Labour)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Solicitor General
Oral questions - Lead
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Answered
Tabled on
23 April 2007
For answer on
26 April 2007
Answered on
26 April 2007
It is expected that the victims surcharge will generate up to £16 million to provide better services for the victims of crime, including £3 million for witness care units to encourage and support victims and witnesses in giving evidence, £3 million to provide independent domestic violence advisers, and other funding to help victims organisations. Supporting and helping victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system is an important aspect of getting more successful prosecutions.
Subjects
Fines; Surcharges; Victim support schemes
Date
26 April 2007
Reference
459 c1030-1; 133945
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House of Commons chamber
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House of Commons