Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
Summary
Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing want MI5, the UK's domestic security service, to be fully covered by a new law aimed at preventing cover-ups by public officials. This law is inspired by a similar campaign following the Hillsborough disaster and seeks to ensure that public servants tell the truth during investigations. The families are concerned that current proposals do not adequately include MI5, though the government says it is considering their feedback.Key Facts
- The Manchester Arena bombing on May 22, 2017, killed 22 people and injured hundreds.
- Families of the victims believe MI5 failed them by not providing accurate intelligence before the bombing.
- A new law called the "Hillsborough Law" aims to ensure truthfulness from public officials during investigations.
- The law is moving through the UK Parliament and includes requirements for officials to tell the truth in their work.
- Families and campaigners argue that MI5 and other intelligence services must be fully accountable under this new law.
- The law introduces criminal consequences for public officials who do not adhere to these new standards of truthfulness.
- There have been disagreements between campaigners and the UK government about how the law applies to intelligence agencies like MI5.
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