What is the so-called Hillsborough Law?

During the King's Speech, it was confirmed the new Labour government would progress with the Hillsborough Law.

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00:00During the King's speech it was confirmed the new Labour government would

00:03progress with the Hillsborough law, named in honour of the 97 fans who died at the

00:081989 disaster and their families and friends who have campaigned. The changes

00:12to law would include a new legally enforceable duty of candour for public

00:16servants, forcing them to tell the truth during public inquiries and

00:20investigations. It would also ensure that victims of disasters or state related

00:24deaths are entitled to a parity of legal representation during inquests and

00:29inquiries as well as a public advocate to represent families. The leader of

00:34Liverpool City Council and City Region Metro Mayor said its inclusion was a

00:38significant moment in the fight for justice. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

00:42first committed to introducing a Hillsborough law back in 2022. The law

00:46could be introduced to Parliament within the first 12 months of the new Labour

00:50government. That's according to Home Office Minister Dame Diana Johnson. Dame

00:54Diana said cross-party support existed to get the legislation through.