New victims' commissioner announced for London

"Andrea brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to the role and she will stand up for survivors of crime across the capital, making sure their voices are heard."

"It is critical that all victims receive the responses they are entitled to when they report crime, but this is too often not the case, particularly for those from more marginalised communities."

"I know that Andrea is committed to being a strong voice for victims of crime and will work tirelessly to help reform the criminal justice system so that it supports victims every step of the way, as we continue building a fairer, safer London for everyone."

Andrea Simon has been appointed as the new victims' commissioner for London. She is a founding member of the mayor's London Policing Board, co-chair of the London Violence Against Women and Girls Board, and served five years as director of End Violence Against Women. Simon campaigns on women's safety and on preventing child trafficking and modern slavery. She described the role as a "privilege" and stressed that victims often do not receive entitled responses, particularly those from marginalised communities. She committed to tackling structural barriers to accessing justice and ensuring victims' rights are respected and upheld. The mayor praised her experience and vowed support for criminal justice reform to better support victims.

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