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Independent Public Advocate annual report 2025
The first annual report from the IPA sets out the establishment of the role and its early work supporting victims, survivors and bereaved families following major incidents.
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The Independent Public Advocate is the first role of its kind globally, established under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 to support victims, survivors and bereaved families following major incidents. The role exists to address imbalances between affected individuals and public bodies, ensuring their voices are heard and their interests represented.
This is the first Annual Report published by the Office, covering the period September to December 2025, including the IPA’s first deployment in October 2025.
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Published 25 June 2026