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Lady Newlove obituary

Former legal secretary who became a passionate and articulate advocate for the victims of crime

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Victims’ commissioner described as ‘brave and wonderful soul’ after death at 63

Baroness Helen Newlove has died after a short illness, her office said.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Tributes paid to ‘passionate’ campaigner Baroness Helen Newlove

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The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

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Helen Newlove, victims’ commissioner and peer, dies after short illness

Lady Newlove, a campaigner for victims of crime, was a ‘committed and passionate advocate’, her office has said

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

Baroness Helen Newlove, who fought for justice after husband’s death, dies aged 63

She earned herself a peerage for her campaigning in 2010

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Victims’ commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove dies after short illness

Her office paid tribute to a ‘committed and passionate advocate for victims’.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

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

Claire Waxman described it as a ‘true honour’ to take on her new post.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

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UK grooming gangs inquiry ‘must confront uncomfortable truths’

Victims’ commissioner among those to welcome inquiry but ex-chief crown prosecutor says ‘only criminal investigations can bring real accountability’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

Police will not have to pick and choose which crimes to investigate, says Reeves

Senior police chiefs have written to the PM warning they will be forced to make difficult choices if spending cuts are announced next week.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Bans from pubs and social events could be alternative to prison, minister says

Sports ground exclusions and mandatory work for offenders in England and Wales ‘part of mix’ under sentencing review

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

‘Criminals will go unpunished’ after victim services cuts, Reeves warned

Victims commissioner tells chancellor cutbacks and national insurance hike creating ‘existential crisis’ for abuse charities

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year

Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

One in five sexual violence victims pressured by police to withdraw claims, survey finds

Three-quarters of respondents say mental health was damaged as a direct result of treatment by police in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

Disabled victims of crime feel ‘infantilised’ by police, report finds

Largest study of its kind by victims’ commissioner reveals high levels of dissatisfaction in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

Crime victims die while waiting for justice as England and Wales legal system ‘on its knees’

‘Shameful’ backlogs in cases are causing severe mental health problems, says victims commissioner

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

New victims’ champion: I came back to fix the system but it’s still letting people down

Exclusive: Helen Newlove, whose husband Garry was beaten to death by teen thugs, says Victims and Prisoners Bill ‘needs more teeth’

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

Baroness Helen Newlove, whose husband was killed in 2007, previously held the post between 2013 and 2019.

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2022

Murderer who beat dad to death in front of his daughters has open prison bid blocked

Garry Newlove, originally from Salford, died after his head was kicked "like a football"

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