Hillsborough law must be all or nothing, families say

BBC News, 8 April 2025

A law named in honour of victims of the Hillsborough disaster and aimed at preventing cover-ups must be "all or nothing", campaigners have said, after concerns the bill might be watered down.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has previously pledged to introduce the so-called Hillsborough Law before this year's anniversary of the 1989 tragedy.

It would demand public authorities and officials tell the truth and co-operate with official investigations and inquiries, or face criminal sanctions.

Legislation presented to Parliament must be "without dilution or caveat" the Inquest charity said after it was reported last month a meeting with the Prime Minister was cancelled.

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