The Independent Public Advocate for England and Wales provides independent support for victims, survivors and bereaved families after a major tragedy.
Support is available to people who have been harmed by a major incident, and to the close friends and family members of those who have died or suffered serious harm.
The IPA can help those affected to:
Find and access the right support services
Understand and participate in processes such as investigations, inquests or inquiries
Raise concerns to directly into government when support needs are not being met
“This role exists because of decades of determined campaigning by families affected by tragedy, including Hillsborough and Grenfell, who refused to accept silence, defensiveness or delay in place of truth. I approach it with humility, and clarity of purpose: to ensure that the burden of seeking truth and justice rests with the system and never on the shoulders of victims and bereaved families. “
Cindy Butts, Independent Public Advocate
Latest news
IPA response to the decision to establish a public inquiry into the Heaton Park Synagogue attack
On 13 October, the Home Secretary confirmed that proceedings into the deaths of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby at Heaton Park Synagogue will move from an inquest to a statutory public inquiry.
November 11, 2026
IPA hosts panel event alongside Candour and Communities exhibition
The Office of the Independent Public Advocate hosted its first event, bringing together bereaved families, survivors, campaigners, justice leaders and community members for a discussion alongside the Candour and Communities exhibition, presented in London for the first time.
October 15, 2026
IPA to host Candour & Communities Exhibition in Notting Hill
The Independent Public Advocate, in collaboration with the Centre for People’s Justice, is proud to be hosting Candour & Communities, a free public exhibition at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill from 6 to 11 October 2026.
September 30, 2026