Abolition of Victims’ Advisory Panel2

1

The Victims’ Advisory Panel, established under section 55 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 20042, is abolished.

2

In consequence of paragraph (1)—

a

in Schedule 2 (departments etc subject to investigation) to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 19673, the entry “Victims Advisory Panel.” is repealed;

b

section 55 (Victims’ Advisory Panel) of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 and the cross-heading that precedes it are repealed;

c

in paragraph 10 of the Schedule (consequential amendments) to the Secretary of State for Justice Order 20074—

i

in sub-paragraph (2), for “53, 54 and 55(1) to (6)” substitute “53 and 54”;

ii

in sub-paragraph (3), for “53, 54 and 55” substitute “53 and 54”;

d

in section 142 (Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses) of the Coroners and Justice Act 20095, subsection (5) is repealed.

3

In Schedule 1 to the Public Bodies Act 20116 (power to abolish: bodies and offices), the entry “Victims’ Advisory Panel.” is repealed.