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Victims’ commissioner quits, launching scathing attack on government

Summary by Ground News
Dame Vera Baird criticised the government for letting down victims. She accused the government of "downgrading" victims' interests. Dame Vera said she had been messed around by Dominic Raab, who was justice secretary under Boris Johnson. She said he did not extend her appointment as previous commissioners had and instead told her to reapply.

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Dame Vera Baird: Victims' champion resigns, claiming her role was sidelined

Dame Vera Baird, Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, says the government is downgrading victims' needs.

2 years ago·United Kingdom
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The GuardianThe Guardian

Victims’ commissioner quits, launching scathing attack on government

The victims’ commissioner for England and Wales has announced she is quitting the role as she launched a scathing parting attack on the government’s commitment to those she represents.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent

Victims’ Commissioner quits, saying she has been ‘sidelined’

Dame Vera Baird accused ministers of ‘downgrading’ victims’ interests in the Government’s priorities.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

Victims Commissioner resigns in furious blast at 'justice system in chaos'

In a scathing letter to Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis, Dame Vera Baird lashed out at a lack of action on the backlog of cases in courts

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The TelegraphThe Telegraph

Dame Vera Baird resigns as victims’ commissioner

Dame Vera Baird has quit as victims’ commissioner, as she criticises the government for letting down victims over rape, burglary and theft.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

Victims’ Commissioner quits saying she has been ‘sidelined’

Dame Vera Baird accused ministers of ‘downgrading’ victims’ interests in the Government’s priorities

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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