Helen Newlove, victims’ commissioner and peer, dies after short illness

Lady Newlove, a campaigner for victims of crime, was a committed and passionate advocate', her office has said

Helen Newlove, the victims' commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness, her office has said.

Lady Newlove, a Conservative life peer, was reappointed commissioner in October 2023 after two earlier terms in the role, and was due to serve until the end of this year.