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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales

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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales

@VictimsComm

Claire Waxman OBE, an independent voice for victims. The official account for the Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales.

Petty France, Westminster

victimscommissioner.org.uk

Joined October 2011

Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 16
I welcome this @JessBrownFuller motion to extend free access to transcripts across the justice system. Access is vital for victims - helping them understand what happened in court and supporting recovery. We’ve made real progress with free sentencing remarks; we must go further.
OpenJusticeForAll
@OpenJustice4All
Jun 16
Access to court transcripts is still limited. We are proud to be backing this Early Day Motion by @JessBrownFuller to push for real open justice.   We need MPs to support the motion for it to gain traction. You can help in just 30 seconds, email your MP actionnetwork.org/letters/demand…
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 16
Too many children are exposed to harm online. While banning social media for U16s could be a significant step, we need a system-wide approach: safe by design baked in, harmful features restricted for children until proven safe, and stronger accountability across all tech services
Children's Commissioner for England
@ChildrensComm
Jun 15
This morning @Rachel_deSouza welcomed plans to ban some social media for under‑16s and limit harmful content – but warned measures will only be as strong as their enforcement. This decision will shape childhoods, so young people must be heard and put first. Full statement 👇
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 12
A road death or serious injury changes lives in seconds. But too often, post-crash care is a postcode lottery. Later this year, my office will publish new research setting out the changes we need. 📺Watch a clip of my message to @Brakecharity’s ‘After the Crash’ conference 👇
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales reposted
Claire Waxman OBE
@voice4victims
Jun 12
I am pleased by the commitment and resources dedicated to improving family courts’ response to domestic abuse. We now need the same commitment to tackle child sexual abuse. Without it, I fear CSA victims in the family courts are being overlooked and exposed to further harm.
Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 11
In Parliament, @MsAlisonHume raised concerns about how family courts handle child sexual abuse allegations. I continue to hear the same - with children placed in unsafe arrangements. Addressing this - and ensuring children’s safety is prioritised - will be key focus of my work.
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 11
In Parliament, @MsAlisonHume raised concerns about how family courts handle child sexual abuse allegations. I continue to hear the same - with children placed in unsafe arrangements. Addressing this - and ensuring children’s safety is prioritised - will be key focus of my work.
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 10
Met with Safeguarding Minister @NatalieFleetMP . My message: while there’s much to do, work must continue at pace. We must stay on track to deliver the urgent reforms needed to halve violence against women and girls and tackle online harms.
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 9
On Friday, I gave evidence to the Nottingham Inquiry. My thoughts are with the families and survivors, whose courage and dignity throughout has been extraordinary. The Inquiry must lead to change. In my blog, I reflect on what must change for victims. 🔗victimscommissioner.org.uk/news/the-notti…
Channel 4 News
@Channel4News
Jun 8
Nottingham: Can the public inquiry give answers and prevent more failures? channel4.com/news/nottingha…
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 9
Record backlogs in our courts mean some victims are waiting years for justice. If delivered well, AI-driven court listing could reduce delays and deliver more timely justice, particularly if it takes proper account of the impact delays have on victims when prioritising cases.
Sky News
@SkyNews
Jun 9
AI to be used in crown courts to reduce time victims have to wait trib.al/ydgatTf
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 8
Too many children are being exposed to harm online. There are no silver bullets, but requiring devices to be safe by design, with effective age assurance and on-device protections built in, would be critical in preventing harm. What matters now is real action, not just promises
Home Office
@ukhomeoffice
Jun 8
Big Tech companies like Apple and Google have been given three months to activate built in safeguards on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children. This will prevent predators from exploiting and abusing victims through their devices, as well as
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 8
Mistaken releases are an appalling failure. They cause serious distress to victims and undermine trust and confidence in the justice system. Dame Lynne Owens’ report exposed serious failings - we need a national protocol for notifying victims as she recommended, without delay.
Daily Mail
@DailyMail
Jun 7
Labour left 98% of victims in the dark when 179 criminals were released from jail by mistake trib.al/plxREJw
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 5
After 16 weeks, the Nottingham Inquiry evidence sessions concluded today. I pay tribute to the victims and families for their strength and dignity throughout. My evidence shows victims’ rights still exist only on paper, with no accountability when not delivered. It must change.
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Sky News
@SkyNews
Jun 5
BREAKING: Speaking at the Nottingham Inquiry, victims' commissioner Claire Waxman says mental health tribunals 'lack openness and transparency'. trib.al/Fa7W74Y 📺 Sky 501
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 4
The policing watchdog @policeconduct has appealed for speculation to be avoided while their live investigation continues.  At the heart of this case is a family facing unimaginable loss. My thoughts remain firmly with Henry Nowak’s family as they seek the answers they deserve.
Good Morning Britain
@GMB
Jun 4
The head of the UK's police watchdog says their investigation will fully establish whether any officers committed misconduct as it issues a warning over speculation into the circumstances of the murder of Henry Nowak. The body said that ongoing commentary could prevent Henry's
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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
@VictimsComm
Jun 4
The rise in hate targeting the Jewish community is deeply concerning. For victims of abuse, this can make it harder to feel safe or seek support. I welcome this intervention from 80 organisations working to end violence against women and girls. Safety cannot be selective👇
Jewish Women's Aid
@JewishWomensAid
Jun 3
Proud that 80 leading organisations and leaders across the VAWG sector have signed an open letter led by Jewish Women’s Aid, standing in solidarity with the Jewish community and condemning rising antisemitism. 📖 Read the full letter: bit.ly/4ueC8Kb
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