Liverpool fans’ families being ‘betrayed’ by Government over Hillsborough Law
Recent drafts have removed key demands of those campaigning on behalf of the 97 Liverpool fans unlawfully killed in the 1989 disaster
Katherine Lucas, i News
15 April 2025
The current draft of the Hillsborough Law is being dismissed as “useless” and will not meet the demands of survivors and bereaved families, The i Paper can reveal.
Labour’s 2024 manifesto proposed a law that would introduce a “duty of candour” requiring complete transparency from institutions after disasters such as Hillsborough, when 97 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed during a crush at the stadium 36 years ago.
Those privy to the Bill – which has been recalled for further consultation – fear it contains too many loopholes and say one recent draft did not contain the term “duty of candour” at all.
A source described the draft as “a complete dog’s dinner.” Campaigners also called for enforceable criminal sanctions for those who do not comply and parity of arms – ensuring adequate legal aid for victims of disasters and state-related deaths to prevent “David vs. Goliath” cases.