This Act strengthens support for crime victims through a new Victims' Code, establishes advocates for major incident victims, reforms the parole system for dangerous offenders, and prohibits whole-life prisoners from marrying.
A Bill to make provision about victims of criminal conduct and others affected by criminal conduct; about the appointment and functions of advocates for victims of major incidents; about the release of prisoners; about the membership and functions of the Parole Board; to prohibit certain prisoners from forming a marriage or civil partnership; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Dominic Raab, Alex Chalk, Lord Bellamy
Introduced: 2023-03-29
Royal Assent: 2024-05-24