43
Accepted
Inspectorates should consult Victims' Commissioner and PCCs when developing work programmes
Recommendation
We agree with the Government’s intention to increase the inspectorates’ focus on victims. The inspectorates should be required to consult the Victims’ Commissioner and consider representations and data from PCCs as part of the development of their work programme.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation that inspectorates should consult the Victims’ Commissioner and will seek to implement this change, working closely to develop a framework. Data sharing with PCCs is addressed in a separate response.
Paragraph Reference
143
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
69. We agree with the recommendation that the inspectorates should be required to consult with the Victims’ Commissioner and will seek to implement this change. We will work closely with the Victims’ Commissioner and inspectorates to develop a framework, as well as affected departments and agencies. Data sharing between the PCCs and inspectorates is addressed in paragraph 38 as part of the response to recommendation 25.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
Second Report - Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Victims Bill
30 Sep 2022
HC 304
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.7 yrs
Report published
30 Sep 2022