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Bill Documents
14 Nov 2023 - Briefing papers
Research Briefing on progress of the Bill
Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

Found: Research Briefing on progress of the Bill

Departmental Publication (Policy paper)
Ministry of Justice

Nov. 09 2023

Source Page: Government response, Domestic abuse and the Family Court: Achieving cultural change
Document: Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report: The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change (PDF)

Found: permitted access to the Family Court to provide crucial support for victims and survivors of domestic

Select Committee
Aurora New Dawn
 WAFFU0030 - Women in the Armed Forces: Follow-Up (2023)

Written Evidence Nov. 08 2023

Inquiry: Women in the Armed Forces: Follow-Up
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Defence Committee (Department: Ministry of Defence)

Found: Alongside this direct support to victims, we provide regular case guidance and training, including

Lords Chamber
King’s Speech - Wed 08 Nov 2023
Ministry of Justice

Mentions:
1: Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (LD - Life peer) public advocates for victims of major incidents but, again, this proposal is not tough enough. - Speech Link
2: Baroness Brinton (LD - Life peer) have a statutory duty for the agencies that work with victims to provide those services. - Speech Link
3: Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (LD - Life peer) even stronger advocates for peace. - Speech Link

Bill Documents
8 Nov 2023 - Bill
Bill 002 2023-24 (as introduced)
Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

Found: to act as independent public advocates for victims of major incidents; about the release

Bill Documents
8 Nov 2023 - Bill
Bill 002 2023-24 (as introduced) - large print
Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

Found: public advocates Functions and powers of independent public advocates 28 Functions of an independent

Select Committee
Women's Policy Group
 EOV0035 - The escalation of violence against women and girls

Written Evidence Oct. 23 2023

Inquiry: The escalation of violence against women and girls
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Women and Equalities Committee

Found: EOV0035 - The escalation of violence against women and girls Women's Policy Group Written Evidence

Scottish Government Publication (Advice and guidance)
Children and Families Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Justice Directorate
Learning Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Primary Care Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate

Aug. 31 2023

Source Page: National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023
Document: National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023 (PDF)

Found: National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023

Scottish Government Publication (Independent report)
Justice Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Aug. 23 2023

Source Page: Women's Justice Leadership Panel: report
Document: Women’s Justice Leadership Panel - The Case for Gendered and Intersectional Approaches to Justice (PDF)

Found: Women are much more likely to experience sexual victimisation and to be victims of partner abuse,

Non-Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Crown Prosecution Service

Aug. 17 2023

Source Page: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022
Document: Crown Prosecution Service annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022 (PDF)

Found: of the CPS Advocate Panel to include solicitor agents, and launch of development pathways for advocates