The Chief Victims Advisor is an independent advisor to the Minister of Justice and the Government.

Please note that the Chief Victims Advisor is not empowered to act as an advocate or advisor for individual victims.

If you would like to share general concerns about the way the justice system works for victims, you can contact the Chief Victims Advisor:

If you need information and support in relation to your own experience, please contact the Victims Information service directly.

Victims Information service

The Victims Information service provides free information, advice and support for victims and their families, including:

  • information about victim rights
  • advice about reporting a crime
  • information about the legal process
  • connections to local support services

If you need help, please call the Victims Information Line on 0800 650 654 (24/7) or visit the Victims Information website(external link).

Media enquiries

If you are seeking media comment, please contact the Ministry of Justice media centre(external link)