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Trust in Justice Declines Amid New Victims' Bill

4/12/2026

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Victims Seek Reform
  • The Annual Victims’ Survey 2024 in England and Wales finds growing distrust in the system, with only 42% of respondents believing they would receive justice if they reported a crime.
  • The Victims and Courts Bill aims to strengthen victims’ rights and improve service delivery.
  • Recent reforms to the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme extend the time to challenge sentences from 28 days to six months.