VICTIM SUPPORT WEEK 2006

Early day motion 1683, tabled 16 February 2006 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 83 members.

That this House welcomes Victim Support Week, running from 20th to 24th February; congratulates the charity Victim Support on reaching its 32nd 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 in providing support for all people affected by crime.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 14, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.