- Attorney General Dr Tony Buti to open Victims Conference 2025 this month
- UK Victims' Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove to deliver a keynote address
- Forum for professionals and the public will explore ways to enhance victim engagement
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti and a renowned British advocate for victims of crime will take part in a conference this month focused on strengthening victim engagement within the justice system.
Dr Buti will deliver the opening address at the Victims Conference 2025 and the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Helen Newlove, will appear via video link as a keynote speaker.
Baroness Newlove laid the groundwork to enshrine victims' rights in law and led important reviews on antisocial behaviour, the Victim's Code, and reforms to the parole system.
Other speakers at the conference include Director of Public Prosecutions Rob Owen SC and Women's Legal Service WA chief executive officer Dr Jennie Gray.
The Victims Conference 2025 will explore the critical theme of Victim Engagement in the Justice System.
The event hosted by Western Australian Commissioner for Victims of Crime Kati Kraszlan offers participants an opportunity to learn, connect and contribute to a more responsive and inclusive justice system.
The day will feature papers from academic and service professionals as well as a panel session focusing on how to raise the voices of victims in the system.
The conference takes place on Friday, 26 September at The Westin Perth.
As stated by Attorney General Dr Tony Buti:
"This is an important event given our government's commitment to supporting victim-survivors of crime and legislating reforms that prioritise their rights and interests.
"It's the third time the conference has been held and it's always a great opportunity to bring together a range of people who support victims.
"It allows us to reflect on how we can continue to improve the experiences of victims in the justice system making it more trauma informed.
"By assembling professionals, victim advocates, and those with lived experience, we can better understand the challenges and work collaboratively to create a system that is not only fair and just, but also compassionate and supportive."
