Hillsborough Law set for final House of Commons vote after breakthrough
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Hillsborough Law set for final House of Commons vote after breakthrough

13 Jul 2026 · Originally published 13 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: PM's tribute to Hillsborough families as new law to clear Commons
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill is returning to the Commons for its final stages, introducing a legal duty of candour for public officials and ensuring equal legal representation for bereaved families. This legislation marks the culmination of decades of campaigning by the families of the 97 Liverpool fans who died in the 1989 disaster, establishing new protections to prevent future state cover-ups.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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