Policy Threads

Establishing an Independent Public Advocate

The Ministry of Justice is establishing an Independent Public Advocate role to provide statutory oversight and representation for vulnerable populations, particularly older people, children in care, and disabled children in residential settings. This responds to recommendations from multiple independent reviews and aims to create a unified mechanism for independent advocacy with authority to scrutinise public bodies and government decisions.

1 Oct 2020 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Justice linked

Strengthening the Independent Scrutiny Bodies through Legislation — consultation closed

Seeking views on a number of options to strengthen the Arm’s Length Bodies’ ability to scrutinise and improve accountability within the Criminal Justice System.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (20pp)

19 Aug 2020 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Justice linked

Strengthening the Independent Scrutiny Bodies through Legislation — consultation opened

Seeking views on a number of options to strengthen the Arm’s Length Bodies’ ability to scrutinise and improve accountability within the Criminal Justice System.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (20pp)

4 Dec 2018 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Justice linked

consultation closed

Seeking views on proposals for the role of the Independent Public Advocate.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (38pp)

+2 more

↓ Summary of consultation responses (7pp) ↓ Sefydlu Eiriolwr Cyhoeddus Annibynnol (7pp)

10 Sep 2018 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Justice linked

consultation opened

Seeking views on proposals for the role of the Independent Public Advocate.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (38pp)

+2 more

↓ Summary of consultation responses (7pp) ↓ Sefydlu Eiriolwr Cyhoeddus Annibynnol (7pp)