Hillsborough Law passes final House of Commons stage after decades of campaigning
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Hillsborough Law passes final House of Commons stage after decades of campaigning

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: This is down to the families and to the city that never gave up
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill has cleared its final House of Commons reading, introducing a legal duty of candour for public officials and equal funding for bereaved families at inquests. Named in honour of the 97 victims of the 1989 disaster, the law ensures state bodies can be held to account for misleading proceedings - a significant milestone for the families who fought for systemic change.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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