Summary
A new bill, known as the "Hillsborough Law," will make it mandatory for public officials to be truthful and cooperate in investigations of major disasters. The bill introduces a legal obligation called the "duty of candour," which requires public officials to act honestly. This law aims to prevent cover-ups and support people affected by state-related disasters.
Key Facts
- The "Hillsborough Law" will require public officials to be honest in disaster investigations.
- The bill introduces a legal duty called the "duty of candour."
- It aims to ensure public officials cooperate during investigations of major disasters.
- The law includes legal funding for those affected by state-related disasters.
- The law was named after the Hillsborough disaster, which occurred in 1989 and led to 97 deaths.
- The government believes the law will help prevent cover-ups similar to past events like the Grenfell Tower fire.
- Campaigners have worked for a long time to achieve this legislation.
- The bill will be introduced to Parliament to begin the process of becoming law.
