Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill
The UK Parliament has approved the 'Hillsborough Law,' which introduces a duty of candour for public officials. The legislation aims to ensure accountability and prevent institutions from protecting themselves during inquiries into public tragedies.
Why it matters
This law represents a major legislative change in British governance, addressing long-standing grievances regarding state transparency and accountability.
Andy Burnham with the Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall outside the House of Commons. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Andy Burnham with the Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall outside the House of Commons. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Hillsborough disaster Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill PM-in-waiting says bill is major step towards securing accountability families had fought for, in rare moment of Labour unity
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has hailed a power shift from the state to the people as MPs finally passed the stalled Hillsborough law, a rare moment of Labour unity with the bill set to be a key legacy of Keir Starmer’s government.
In his first intervention in the Commons since returning as an MP, Burnham said the bill was a significant step towards securing the accountability the Hillsborough families had fought for – but should never have had to do.
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