Hillsborough Law campaigners ‘in the dark’ on 36th anniversary of disaster
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce new legislation by April 15.
Eleanor Barlow, The Independent
Tuesday 15 April 2025 07:42 BST
Campaigners who are fighting for a law to prevent cover-ups, in honour of the Hillsborough victims, say they are “in the dark” about the legislation on the 36th anniversary of the disaster.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce a “Hillsborough Law” before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy, which took place at the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989.
But on the eve of the anniversary, Downing Street said more time was needed to draft the best version of the legislation, which campaigners hope will include a legal duty of candour on public authorities.