Delays to justice after disasters such as Grenfell are ‘stain on society’, says new victims advocate for England and Wales

Cindy Butts, the newly appointed Independent Public Advocate (IPA) for England and Wales, has stated that lengthy delays in achieving justice for victims of disasters like Hillsborough and Grenfell are unacceptable. The IPA role, created in response to the Hillsborough disaster, aims to ensure victims of large-scale incidents understand their rights, receive support, and are represented in inquiries. Butts intends to address systemic failings that prevent timely access to truth and justice for affected families. She emphasizes the importance of immediate support and truth-finding to prevent drawn-out public inquiries. Butts' office is operational and actively supports victims from the outset of a crisis, as demonstrated by their response to the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

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