Andrea Simon

Biography

Andrea Simon was appointed Victims’ Commissioner for London in 2026 by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

As Victims’ Commissioner, Andrea’s role is to be an independent voice for victims and survivors across London. She works to ensure the barriers victims face in accessing support, securing justice and exercising their rights are heard by justice agencies and government, and champions the changes needed to improve their experiences.

Andrea brings with her extensive experience of campaigning for victims’ rights, strengthening institutional responses to VAWG and ensuring that the perspectives of survivors inform policy and practice.

She took up the role after five years as the Director of End Violence Against Women (EVAW), a national coalition of more than 160 women’s support organisations, expert researchers and survivors working to end violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Alongside her national work, Andrea has played a significant role in supporting victims and driving policing reform in London. She was a founding member of the Mayor’s London Policing Board and Co-Chair of the London VAWG Board. She was also a member of the Independent Panel advising on the Government’s 2024 Sentencing Review and of the Reference Group for the Angiolini Inquiry, established following the murder of Sarah Everard.