Wiltshire PCC welcomes strengthened Victims’ Code delivering swifter justice for children

PCC Philip Wilkinson has welcomed the news of a renewed Victims’ Code, including the first ever child‑friendly version designed with young people, giving them greater dignity, autonomy and safety as they navigate the justice process.

Funded local support services also echo this step forward:

FearFree: “This is an important step towards ensuring that every child receives the support they deserve.”

First Light: “Young victims deserve a justice system that speaks their language, not one that silences them with complexity and jargon."

We’ll continue working together to ensure these national improvements lead to real change for families in Wiltshire.

You can share your views in the national consultation before 30 April 2026.

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