British state failed Hillsborough victims and families; the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will impose a legal duty of candour and criminal sanctions for cover-ups.
A new Public Office (Accountability) Bill will require candour and cooperation from public officials in disaster investigations, with criminal penalties and funding for victims.
Hillsborough law will mean serious wrongdoing is punished, says Lammy
Public servants who deliberately cover up state-related disasters face up to two years' imprisonment under a new law establishing a legal duty of candour.
