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Public Advocate
22 April 2020
Lead MP
Maria Eagle
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Standards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Maria Eagle raised concerns about public advocate in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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