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Debate between Alex Davies-Jones and Louise Jones
Tuesday 3rd June 2025

(5 days, 3 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Louise Jones Portrait Louise Jones (North East Derbyshire) (Lab)
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A constituent who came to see me recently was significantly impacted by finding out about the release of somebody who had perpetrated a non-violent but heinous crime against him. What more can we do to ensure that all victims are notified when the perpetrator is released?

Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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My sympathies are with my hon. Friend’s constituent. It is vital that victims are notified. Those victims who are currently eligible for the victim notification scheme should be given a victim liaison officer to find out about their cases, but we know that there is more to do. We are bringing forward a new victim notification scheme in our Victims and Courts Bill, which will for the first time provide a dedicated helpline to get such information to victims and survivors.