Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval - BBC
UK MPs have approved the 'Hillsborough Law,' which mandates a duty of candor for public officials and authorities during investigations. The legislation, named after the 1989 disaster, aims to prevent state cover-ups and ensure accountability.
Why it matters
This law represents a major shift in public accountability standards in the UK, directly addressing historical failures in transparency following the Hillsborough tragedy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Richard Wheeler Political reporter Watch: Burnham thanks Starmer for Hillsborough support Sir Keir Starmer said the UK "stands on the precipice of change" as MPs approved the Hillsborough Law, in a bid to prevent cover-ups linked to failures of the state.
The prime minister praised campaigners for their work on the long-delayed legislation, which imposes a duty on public authorities and officials to tell the truth and co-operate with official investigations and inquiries.
Andy Burnham said the bill ensures "justice for ordinary people going forward" and is "some legacy" for Sir Keir, who he is expected to replace as PM.
It is named after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed 97 lives after a crush during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
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