Victims get less than a penny for every pound spent on offenders - Telegraph: "The stark contrast will further fuel concerns that the criminal justice system is weighted in favour of the offender and ignores those they prey on.
It comes as it emerged compensation for victims of crime could be slashed under a review of the criminal injuries awards scheme.
The Ministry of Justice yesterday climbed down over feared cuts for families bereaved by murder or manslaughter but other victims are still facing reductions.
Javed Khan, chief executive of Victim Support, said: “Many victims and witnesses feel that the criminal justice system is focused more on the needs of the offender."
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