Independent public advocates
Support for disaster victims to be available ‘around the clock’
The Ministry of Justice has revised its plan to create independent public advocates who will support the victims of major disasters in England and Wales.
Despite their title, public advocates need not be lawyers. Indeed, when supporting victims they will not be allowed to provide legal representation — or, indeed, health care. Some may be former emergenc…
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