MPs approve Hillsborough law to ensure public official accountability
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MPs approve Hillsborough law to ensure public official accountability

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill
The Hillsborough law has passed in the Commons, introducing a duty of candour that allows for the prosecution of public officials who lie or evade during inquiries into tragedies. By shifting power from institutions to the public, the legislation aims to prevent the re-traumatisation of families and ensure decency remains at the heart of the state.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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