VICTIM SUPPORT WEEK 21st - 27th FEBRUARY 2005

Early day motion 746, tabled 22 February 2005 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 70 members.

That this House welcomes Victim Support Week running from 21st to 27th February; congratulates the charity Victim Support on reaching its 31st year of providing support to witnesses, victims, their families and friends in the community and when they go to court; notes that since 2003 Victim Support has had a witness service in every criminal court in England and Wales; and commends the work of Victim Support in raising awareness of victims' and witnesses' rights and providing support for all people affected by crime.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 6, Labour/Co-operative 4, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.