Create a Government-funded scheme that provides free, specialist civil legal support for survivors of sexual violence. This should cover legal advice, representation, and essential case costs, ensuring survivors can pursue civil claims regardless of income or financial barriers.
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We call on UK Government to provide sex crime victims with free legal support
We call on the UK Government to set out in statue that sex crime victims are a vulnerable group from first police contact, and grant them a legal representative at the taxpayer expense.
Fund Financial Support and Debt Relief for Survivors of Abusive Relationships
Create and fund a dedicated financial support and debt relief scheme for survivors of abusive relationships. Give survivors practical help to rebuild their lives without years of financial hardship.
Fund the relocation of sexual/domestic abuse victims after a conviction
We urge the Government to fund local councils to enable the immediate relocation of victims of sexual or domestic abuse and violence from where the incident occurred or away from where their abuser resides, if wanted, once a court conviction is secured.
Fund awareness campaigns on rape & sexual assault law for adults over 30
Fund national awareness campaigns to educate adults over 30 about rape, consent and sexual assault law so survivors can recognise crimes and seek support.
Fund extensive support for victims of grooming gangs
Fund: At least 12 months of fully-funded specialist trauma therapy Access to funded therapeutic retreats Ring-fenced personal funding (housing, debt, education, etc.) Oversight by an independent Survivors’ Panel with real power Automatic, non-means-tested support via a dedicated national fund
Create a Government-funded scheme that provides free, specialist civil legal support for survivors of sexual violence. This should cover legal advice, representation, and essential case costs, ensuring survivors can pursue civil claims regardless of income or financial barriers.
React
Members can read every reason.
We call on UK Government to provide sex crime victims with free legal support
We call on the UK Government to set out in statue that sex crime victims are a vulnerable group from first police contact, and grant them a legal representative at the taxpayer expense.
Fund Financial Support and Debt Relief for Survivors of Abusive Relationships
Create and fund a dedicated financial support and debt relief scheme for survivors of abusive relationships. Give survivors practical help to rebuild their lives without years of financial hardship.
Fund the relocation of sexual/domestic abuse victims after a conviction
We urge the Government to fund local councils to enable the immediate relocation of victims of sexual or domestic abuse and violence from where the incident occurred or away from where their abuser resides, if wanted, once a court conviction is secured.
Fund awareness campaigns on rape & sexual assault law for adults over 30
Fund national awareness campaigns to educate adults over 30 about rape, consent and sexual assault law so survivors can recognise crimes and seek support.
Fund extensive support for victims of grooming gangs
Fund: At least 12 months of fully-funded specialist trauma therapy Access to funded therapeutic retreats Ring-fenced personal funding (housing, debt, education, etc.) Oversight by an independent Survivors’ Panel with real power Automatic, non-means-tested support via a dedicated national fund