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Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
Campaigners say the bill will impose a legal duty of candour on public officials and remove carve-outs after months of delays over intelligence services.
- The Hillsborough Law is expected to clear the House of Commons on Tuesday, marking the final stages of the Public Office Bill after months of delays.
- Government ministers withdrew the bill in January following disputes over whether intelligence services should be exempt from a duty of candour; intelligence chiefs had sought an opt-out citing national security concerns.
- Breaking the impasse, the Government confirmed there will be no carve-outs for security services, with the Hillsborough Law Now campaign calling it "an important milestone" for families seeking accountability.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham pushed to finalize the legislation before the summer recess, with Hillsborough survivor Ian Byrne calling it "a lasting legacy for the 97" victims of the 1989 disaster.
- Following the expected Commons approval this week, the bill proceeds to the House of Lords for final review. Supporters anticipate royal assent by the autumn.
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Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz754eey3xeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-07-12 16:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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