Hillsborough Law Delayed Despite 36th Anniversary Pledge

Prime Minister Keir Starmer cites the need for further drafting as campaigners decry diluted provisions and missed commitments.

The government has delayed the introduction of the Hillsborough Law, initially promised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the disaster's 36th anniversary, citing the need to draft the 'best version.'
Campaigners and families of the 97 victims express frustration, labeling the revised draft a betrayal for allegedly omitting key elements like a full duty of candour.
The legislation aims to enforce transparency from public officials, impose criminal sanctions for misleading investigations, and provide legal support for bereaved families.
A cancelled meeting between Starmer and campaigners has intensified concerns about the government's commitment to delivering on its original promises.
Commemorations in Liverpool mark the anniversary with a minute’s silence, tributes, and calls for justice as families continue their decades-long fight for accountability.