Victims

Geraldine Hanna is to remain as commissioner designate for victims of crime in Northern Ireland for a further two years. Northern Ireland's justice minister, Naomi Long, has announced a two-year extension to Ms Hanna's term, which began on 13 June 2022.

Victims of crime in Northern Ireland should have the same rights as those in England and Wales and south of the border when it comes to having a voice in court, a new report has recommended. The report, published by the commissioner designate for victims of crime in Northern Ireland, urges the justi

Organisations supporting victims of crime have been invited to apply for government funding for 2024. The Department of Justice provides annual support for organisations supporting victims of crime, including through the provision of support, information and advice on the rights of victims, court ac

A new awareness campaign highlighting the rights of victims of crime has been launched by the Department of Justice. The campaign — which will run across TV, local and national radio, digital and social from today — directs people to the VictimsCharter.ie website which sets out victims'

Organisations supporting victims of crime will receive €4.6 million in government funding for 2022, an increase of more than 20 per cent on the previous year. More than 60 organisations will benefit from the funding, including national and larger organisations such as Barnardos, Women's Aid and