tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Alex Davies-Jones MP 2025-04-01T00:01:07+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/victims-attend-parole-hearings-to-see-offenders-held-to-account 2025-04-01T00:01:07+01:00 Victims attend parole hearings to see offenders held to account Victims can attend the parole hearings of their perpetrators from today (1 April) as part of the Government's Plan for Change. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-protection-for-domestic-abuse-victims-in-cleveland 2025-03-05T00:01:01+00:00 Greater protection for domestic abuse victims in Cleveland Victims in Cleveland will be better protected from domestic abusers following the expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/governmentencouragesvictims-of-sexual-violence-to-seek-support 2025-02-03T00:01:02+00:00 Government encourages victims of sexual violence to seek support Victims of rape and sexual abuse are being encouraged to seek vital support through a new Government campaign.� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-push-to-inform-victims-of-their-rights 2025-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 Government push to inform victims of their rights Young adults who fall victim to crime will be better supported through a new Government campaign. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-support-for-victims-of-anti-social-behaviour 2025-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 More support for victims of antisocial behaviour Victims of antisocial behaviour are to get better information and access to support. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/response-to-the-victims-commissioner-annual-victims-survey-report-2023 2025-01-07T16:00:00+00:00 Response to the Victims� Commissioner Annual Victims� Survey report 2023 The government’s response to the Victims� Commissioner’s recommendations in their 2023 Annual Victims� Survey. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-crackdown-on-explicit-deepfakes 2025-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 Government crackdown on explicit deepfakes Predators who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes� could face prosecution as the Government bears down on vile online abuse. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/domestic-killers-face-tougher-sentences-in-latest-move-to-halve-violence-against-women-and-girls 2024-12-06T11:13:01+00:00 Domestic killers face tougher sentences in latest move to halve violence against women and girls Jealous ex-partners and murderers who use their hands as weapons to strangle victims face severe prison sentences under new laws set to be brought in by the government. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measures-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-abuse 2024-11-28T00:00:00+00:00 New measures to protect victims of domestic abuse Domestic abusers will be ordered to stay away from their victims and face tougher restrictions with the launch of new protective orders today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-intimate-image-abuse-as-government-strengthens-online-safety-laws 2024-09-13T00:00:00+01:00 Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws Sharing intimate images without consent will be made a ‘priority offence� under the Online Safety Act and social media firms will have to proactively remove and stop this material appearing on their platforms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-victims-minister-hears-from-frontline-staff-at-coalface-of-supporting-survivors-of-crime-during-first-visit 2024-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 New Victims Minister hears from frontline staff at coalface of supporting survivors of crime during first visit Frontline staff laid bare the challenges they face in helping victims navigate the criminal justice system during a visit from the new Minister for Victims, Alex Davies-Jones.