PRESS RELEASE : New recruitment campaign for Victims’ Commissioner launched [March 2024]

The press release issued by the Ministry of Justice on 4 March 2024.

The government has relaunched the recruitment process for the Victims’ Commissioner in line with the standard public appointments process.

The competition will run from today (4 March 2024) until 25 March 2024 with the successful candidate taking on the role in the following months.

The Victims’ Commissioner promotes the interests of victims and witnesses, encourages good practice in their treatment, and regularly reviews the Code of Practice for Victims which sets out the services victims can expect to receive.

The Victims and Prisoners Bill bolsters the role of the Victims’ Commissioner by requiring authorities within their remit to publicly respond to their recommendations and set out the rationale for accepting or rejecting them.

Note to editors

The job advert can be found at Role details – Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK