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House of Commons · General Debate

Public Advocate

22 April 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Maria Eagle Lab Liverpool Garston

Democracy & Elections

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At a glance

Maria Eagle raised concerns about public advocate in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves to establish a public advocate to provide advice and act as data controller for representatives of the deceased after major incidents.
  • The Bill aims to ensure timely transparency and disclosure through an independent panel to prevent future families from enduring prolonged suffering and injustice.
  • Draws on lessons from the Hillsborough disaster to inform the proposed measures.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Maria Eagle Lab Liverpool Garston

Moves to establish a public advocate to provide advice and act as data controller for representatives of the deceased after major incidents, drawing on lessons from the Hillsborough disaster. The Bill aims to prevent future families from enduring prolonged suffering and injustice by ensuring timely transparency and disclosure through an independent panel.

Other contributors (1)
  • Maria Eagle Lab Liverpool Garston

    Proposes a public advocate for bereaved families of major incidents, who would act independently based on family request to facilitate early transparency and truth-seeking. She highlights the Hillsborough disaster as an example of how long it took to establish the truth officially.

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