More time needed to achieve ‘best version’ of Hillsborough law, says No 10
Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce a Bill, placing a legal duty of candour on public authorities, before the tragedy’s anniversary on Tuesday.
Rhiannon James, The Independent
Monday 14 April 2025 13:59 BST
More time is needed to achieve the “best version” of a Hillsborough law, Downing Street has said, ahead of the tragedy’s 36th anniversary.
Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce a Bill, placing a legal duty of candour on public authorities, before the anniversary on Tuesday.
Ninety-seven Liverpool fans were killed as a result of a crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield in 1989. They were unlawfully killed amid a number of police errors, an inquest jury ruled in 2016.
Campaigners have been calling for legislation to prevent the experiences of the families of the football fans happening again, and to help victims of other scandals to get justice.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the Government is committed to working “at pace” to deliver justice for victims, survivors and families.