Part 2: Victims of Major Incidents Appointment of advocates Section 36: Appointment of advocates in respect of major incidents
This section provides for the appointment of an individual to act as an advocate for victims of a major incident. A reference to an advocate includes the standing advocate only if they have been appointed in respect of that incident.
	The Secretary of State may appoint the standing advocate under this section to act as an individual advocate for victims of a major incident. If the Secretary of State wishes to appoint a different person, then they must be satisfied that the person is both qualified and appropriate to appoint in respect of the incident. Subsections 5-6 provide further guidance on these criteria.
	The Secretary of State is required to consult with Welsh Ministers before appointing an advocate in respect of a major incident that occurs in Wales.