London’s victims’ commissioner named as new England and Wales advocate

Claire Waxman, London’s victims’ commissioner, is to take on the role of commissioner for England and Wales next year (Alamy/PA) -

The new victims’ commissioner for England and Wales has pledged to push for “much-needed progress” on speedy justice and access to support.

Claire Waxman, London’s current and first independent victims’ commissioner, will take up her new national role in January.