Hillsborough Law explained: What is it and what does it mean?

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The UK government has officially introduced the Hillsborough Law to Parliament, a landmark legislation that will hold public officials and authorities accountable.

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“Create a new legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials to tell the truth and proactively cooperate with official investigations and inquiries – bringing to an end the depressingly familiar pattern of cover-ups and concealment.

This will mean that bereaved families can get public funding, just as public money is used to support Government and public authority lawyers.”

The bill seeks to end the culture of cover-ups by holding public officials and authorities to account, ensuring there is accountability and support for bereaved families

Liverpool statement after government introduces Hillsborough Law

Liverpool statement after government introduces Hillsborough Law