The Government has announced an overhaul of victims’ services that will see up to £50 million generated from offenders to help create a speedier, more supportive system for victims of serious crime.
Under the new proposals set out by the Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, criminals will be forced to fund victims' support services and those with unspent convictions could be banned from claiming compensation.
The proposals have now been put out to public consultation, which will run until 22nd April 2012. The proposed reforms include:
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Government announces additional funding for victims’ services
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on Thursday, 02 February 2012
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