MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'
UK MPs have approved the 'Hillsborough Law,' which mandates a duty of candor for public officials to prevent state cover-ups. The legislation, inspired by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, will now move to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
Why it matters
This law represents a significant shift in government accountability, aiming to prevent the systemic withholding of evidence by public authorities during inquiries.
Figure caption, Watch: Burnham thanks Starmer for Hillsborough support
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