Consideration of Lords amendmentsWednesday, 25 March 2026

Victims and Courts Bill

Government bill — final stage

The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Victims and Courts Bill. This stage involves reviewing and deciding whether to accept, reject, or further modify the Lords' changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent. The bill aims to strengthen protections and support for crime victims and reform aspects of the court system.

This bill affects millions of crime victims across England and Wales by potentially improving their access to justice, support services, and protection within court proceedings. The Lords amendments may refine victim protections or court procedures, making this final Commons consideration critical before the legislation becomes law.

Crime & Policing

MPs with a stake

Dr Kieran MullanConservative and Unionist Party

Bexhill and Battle

Prior Victims and Courts Bill engagement: 6 debate(s) (40pts); Shadow Justice — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on crime (12 times, 20pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: supportive (20pts)Voting record

Alex Davies-JonesLabour Party

Pontypridd

Prior Victims and Courts Bill engagement: 8 debate(s) (40pts); Parliamentary Under-Secretary — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on crime (14 times, 20pts); Known positions: crime: supportive, crime: neutral (20pts)Voting record

Andy SlaughterLabour Party

Hammersmith and Chiswick

Prior Victims and Courts Bill engagement: 2 debate(s) (30pts); Spoken on crime (14 times, 20pts); Known positions: crime: supportive, crime: questioning (20pts); Committee: justice committee (Chair) (25pts)Voting record

Nick TimothyConservative and Unionist Party

West Suffolk

Prior Victims and Courts Bill engagement: 1 debate(s) (30pts); Shadow Justice — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on crime (10 times, 20pts); Known positions: crime: opposed (10pts)Voting record

Emily DarlingtonLabour Party

Milton Keynes Central

Prior Victims and Courts Bill engagement: 2 debate(s) (30pts); Spoken on crime (33 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: supportive, crime: opposed (20pts)Voting record

Victims and Courts Bill

MPs with a stake

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