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Independent Public Advocate backs Hicks family’s campaign to correct the legal record

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Cindy Butts has expressed her support for Jenni and Trevor Hicks as they seek to correct the official legal record about how their daughters died in the Hillsborough disaster - and for their call to create a clearer route for other families to correct similar injustices.

Publication of the Independent Review of the UK Government’s Response to the Death of Harry Dunn

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Cindy Butts has welcomed a recommendation from the independent review into the death of Harry Dunn that the Government consider using the IPA in single‑fatality cases where early, independent support is important.

Hillsborough Law Progress – Second Reading in the House of Commons

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A landmark moment for Hillsborough campaigners and all those seeking public accountability after major incidents as the second reading of Public Office (Accountability) Bill takes place in the House of Commons.

Deputy Prime Minister stands up IPA to support Victims of Manchester Synagogue Attack

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The Rt. Hon. David Lammy has declared yesterday's attack at Heaton Park Synagogue to be a Major Incident under section 34(2) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, and has stood up the Independent Public Advocate.

Statement on Manchester Synagogue Attack

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A statement from the IPA, Cindy Butts, on the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue this morning.

Hillsborough Law introduced to Parliament

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Historic moment in the fight for justice and transparency following public tragedies as the Public Office (Accountability) Bill is introduced to parliament.

Cindy Butts appointed as the first Independent Public Advocate

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Ms Butts to commence in post later this month following last week’s endorsement by the Justice Select Committee.