"The Hillsborough Law would create a 'duty of candour' for public authorities, ensuring they cooperate with inquiries and tell the truth, following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives."
"Ministers are committed to carrying the Hillsborough Law over to the next parliamentary session, with campaigners hoping for its passage in the autumn despite previous missed deadlines."
"A proposed government amendment would allow heads of intelligence agencies to decide on cooperation with public inquiries, raising concerns about national security and transparency."
The Hillsborough Law, intended to ensure public authorities cooperate with inquiries, will not be passed by the end of the current parliamentary session. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had aimed for its passage by April 15, 2025, marking the disaster's anniversary. Labour MPs acknowledge the delay and seek a timetable from the government. The law aims to establish a duty of candour for public authorities, following the 1989 tragedy where police misrepresented facts. A proposed amendment regarding intelligence agency cooperation has caused contention.
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