Here is the list of current policy positions released by the Victims of Crime Commissioner:
A holistic strategy to help victims report crime
25 Mar 2024
Court safety
An increased role for courts in Victims’ Charter compliance
Cultural change in the legal system
An enhanced victim support system
Protecting victims in mental impairment cases
Enhancing victim participation in diversion programs
Enhanced witness and court support
Expanding witness protections for victims of crime
Independent right to review for victims of crime
Legal advice and support to help victims recover from crime
Online victims’ portal
Enhancing victim participation in the sentence indication process
Enhancing the Victim Impact Statement process to reduce harm and increase victim participation
Recognising victims’ rights as human rights
Independent review of the operation of the Victims Register
13 Nov 2023
Use of character references during sentencing
01 Mar 2023
Bail reform
01 Jan 2023
Restorative justice
01 May 2022
Raising the age of criminal responsibility
01 Mar 2022
Spent Convictions Bill 2020
01 Mar 2021
Annual reports
Submissions
Tools and guides for agencies