An Independent Public Advocate (IPA) for families who have lost loved ones in disasters is set to be established, the ECHO understands.
The ECHO understands the government intends to introduce an IPA to provide support and advice to victims and their loved ones following a public disaster. The proposal, which will formally be announced tomorrow, has been outlined in a letter from Dominic Raab, deputy prime minister and secretary of state for justice, addressed to Hillsborough families.
The letter, dated February 27 and seen by the ECHO, said: "In 2018, the government consulted on proposals for an IPA to provide support and advice for victims following a public disaster. The overwhelming majority of respondents supported the establishment of an IPA and we have carefully considered the responses in developing our policy. I am sorry it has taken so long to get to this point, and I am determined to set up the IPA as soon as possible."
