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New Advocate Urges Immediate Justice for Disaster Victims

12/20/2025

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Cindy Butts, the new Independent Public Advocate (IPA), calls the lengthy wait for justice faced by disaster victims, including Hillsborough and Grenfell, "shameful".
In her first interview, she calls for immediate truth-seeking after tragedies to avoid prolonged inquiries.
Butts aims to build trust with victims and ensure they receive support.
Butts will push for full implementation of the Hillsborough law to hold public servants accountable for covering up state-related disasters.

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Cindy Butts, the new Independent Public Advocate (IPA), calls the lengthy wait for justice faced by disaster victims, including Hillsborough and Grenfell, "shameful".
In her first interview, she calls for immediate truth-seeking after tragedies to avoid prolonged inquiries.
Butts aims to build trust with victims and ensure they receive support.
Butts will push for full implementation of the Hillsborough law to hold public servants accountable for covering up state-related disasters.