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The King's Speech 2026 bill to introduce the Hillsborough Law, creating a statutory duty of candour and stronger accountability expectations for public servants and public authorities.

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2026

49 events
13 May 2026 | Policy paper Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Context · primary home: Railways and Passenger Benefi… linked direct

King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes — listed in the foundational document block and names the Public Office (Accountability) Bill (MoJ contact) under the King's Speech legislative programme.

Read the briefing notes on the announcements made in the 2026 King’s Speech.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Ministry of Justice Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care linked commitment

King's Speech announces Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Public Office (Accountability) Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to introduce the Hillsborough Law, creating a statutory duty of candour and stronger accountability expectations for public servants and public authorities.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
7 May 2026 | Research House of Lords Library Context · primary home: Armed Forces Bill linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Justice

Why linked: Lords Library Note LLN-2026-0019 'King's Speech 2026: Justice' — pre-King's Speech briefing on which justice measures might be announced, directly relevant to the Bill's carry-over.

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2026-0019) This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about justice.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: NHS Modernisation Bill linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the repercussions of the abolition of NHS England on the operation of Section 7A of the National Health Service Act 2006 with respect to public health commissioning for vaccinations.

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: National Health Service Act 2006

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the repercussions of the abolition of NHS England on the operation of Section 7A of the National Health Service Act 2006 with respect to public health commissioning for vaccinations.

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28 Apr 2026 | Research House of Commons Library Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill

Why linked: Commons Library briefing tracking progress of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, explicitly framed as the Hillsborough Law.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10424) The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

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27 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)

Why linked: Motion for carry-over of Bill to next session - procedural document tracking Bill progress through Parliament

10.4 pm The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones): I beg to move, That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed …

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27 Apr 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)

10.4 pm The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones): I beg to move, That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed …

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Professional Standards Authority regarding the extent to which Duty of Candour principles are embedded in the conduct of i) General Medical Council ii) H

Why linked: Written question on Professional Standards Authority engagement with Duty of Candour principles under the Bill.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Professional Standards Authority regarding the extent to which Duty of Candour principles are embedded in the conduct of i) General Medical …

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will explicitly apply to all universities.

Why linked: 31 March 2026 PQ asking whether the Bill will explicitly apply to all universities — directly probes the Schedule 2 definition of 'public authority'.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will explicitly apply to all universities.

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19 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

Why linked: 19 March 2026 Commons oral question by Ian Byrne asking the Solicitor General about Cabinet discussions on the Bill — direct on-thread parliamentary engagement by the Hillsborough Law Now parliamentary lead.

What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill. oral_question | Commons | Member: Ian Byrne (Labour)

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the dates of all meetings with the campaign group Hillsborough Law Now, or Pete Weatherby KC, since Sunday 18 January 2026.

Why linked: Written question on MoJ meetings with Hillsborough Law Now / Pete Weatherby KC.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the dates of all meetings with the campaign group Hillsborough Law Now, or Pete Weatherby KC, since Sunday 18 January 2026.

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16 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Justice linked direct

Hillsborough Law Bill

Why linked: gov.uk landing page describing the Public Office (Accountability) Bill as the Hillsborough Law.

The government has introduced the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, into Parliament.

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↓ Duty of Candour fact sheet (3pp) ↓ Misconduct in Public Office Measures fact sheet (4pp) ↓ Parity of Arms fact sheet (4pp) ↓ Impact Assessment: Duty of Candour (10pp) ↓ Impact Assessment: Misconduct in Public Office Measures (10pp) ↓ Impact Assessment: Parity of Arms (13pp) ↓ Equalities Impact Assessment: Duty of Candour Measures (5pp) ↓ Equalities Impact Assessment: Misconduct in Public Office m… (8pp) ↓ Equalities Impact Assessment: Parity of Arms (11pp) ↓ Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Taflen Ffeithiau Cydr… ↓ Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Mesurau Camymddwyn me… ↓ Taflen Ffeithiau – Y Bil Swyddi Cyhoeddus (Atebolrwydd): Me…
3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to help support defence organisations to meet their obligations under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

Why linked: 3 March 2026 PQ to the Secretary of State for Defence on departmental support for defence organisations to meet Bill obligations — directly addresses Bill implementation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to help support defence organisations to meet their obligations under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

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26 Feb 2026 | Debate Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Exclusion

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on exclusion of MPs/Lords from Bill scope - direct scrutiny of Bill's scope and parliamentary privilege intersection

Question for Short Debate 15:30:00 Asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb: To ask His Majesty’s Government why Members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords are excluded from Clause 11, “Offence of misleading the public”, of the Public …

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3 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill on the intelligence services.

Why linked: 3 February 2026 Commons oral question by Harriet Cross specifically asking about the Bill's impact on intelligence services, directly bearing on clause 6 / s.23A(10) Inquiries Act 2005 carve-out.

If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill on the intelligence services. oral_question | Commons | Member: Harriet Cross (Conservative)

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19 Jan 2026 | Debate linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary statement on next steps for Public Office (Accountability) Bill - direct ministerial statement on implementation

20:14:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones): With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the next steps for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, also known as the Hillsborough law. As Members will …

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19 Jan 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

20:14:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones): With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the next steps for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, also known as the Hillsborough law. As Members will …

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2025

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4 Dec 2025 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Fifth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Fifth Public Bill Committee sitting on 4 December 2025 — including clause 11 (misleading the public) debate.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Peter Dowd, † Sir Roger Gale † Asser, James (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab) † Atkinson, Catherine (Derby North) (Lab) † Botterill, Jade (Ossett and Denby Dale) (Lab) † Byrne, Ian (Liverpool …

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2 Dec 2025 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Fourth Public Bill Committee sitting on 2 December 2025.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: † Peter Dowd, Sir Roger Gale † Asser, James (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab) † Atkinson, Catherine (Derby North) (Lab) † Botterill, Jade (Ossett and Denby Dale) (Lab) † Byrne, Ian (Liverpool …

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2 Dec 2025 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Third sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Third Public Bill Committee sitting on 2 December 2025 — clause-by-clause consideration including intelligence-services scope.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Peter Dowd, † Sir Roger Gale † Asser, James (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab) † Atkinson, Catherine (Derby North) (Lab) † Botterill, Jade (Ossett and Denby Dale) (Lab) † Byrne, Ian (Liverpool …

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27 Nov 2025 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Second Public Bill Committee sitting on 27 November 2025 — core PBC evidence record for the Bill.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: † Peter Dowd, Sir Roger Gale † Asser, James (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab) Atkinson, Catherine (Derby North) (Lab) † Botterill, Jade (Ossett and Denby Dale) (Lab) † Byrne, Ian (Liverpool West …

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27 Nov 2025 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Public Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the First Public Bill Committee sitting on 27 November 2025 — core PBC evidence record for the Bill.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Peter Dowd, † Sir Roger Gale † Asser, James (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab) Atkinson, Catherine (Derby North) (Lab) † Botterill, Jade (Ossett and Denby Dale) (Lab) † Byrne, Ian (Liverpool West …

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27 Nov 2025 | Committee stage Ministry of Justice linked

Committee stage

A Bill to Impose a duty on public authorities and public officials to act with candour, transparency and frankness; to make provision for the enforcement of that duty in their dealings with inquiries

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13 Nov 2025 | Debate linked direct

Hillsborough Law

Why linked: Lord Alton's QSD on progress of the Hillsborough Law (13 Nov 2025).

Question for Short Debate 16:03:00 Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool: To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in the development of the proposed ‘Hillsborough Law’. Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB): My Lords, the Prime Minister opened …

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3 Nov 2025 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Second Reading 5.27 pm The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Before I come to the Bill, I put on record in this House my own tribute to the …

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3 Nov 2025 | Second reading Ministry of Justice linked

Second reading

A Bill to Impose a duty on public authorities and public officials to act with candour, transparency and frankness; to make provision for the enforcement of that duty in their dealings with inquiries

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29 Oct 2025 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

Public Sector: Disclosure of Information

Why linked: Written question on legislating reporting duties on public sector organisations linked to duty of candour implementation.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take legislative steps to require public sector organisations to publish reports on (a) internal culture, (b) risk management and (c) the implementation of inquiry recommendations. Answer: The Public Office …

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23 Oct 2025 | Research House of Commons Library Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26

Why linked: Commons Library briefing CBP-10359 on the Bill (same content as event pk=56263, retained as candidate for cross-reference).

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10359) The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

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23 Oct 2025 | Research linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26 — Commons Library Briefing Paper PDF

Why linked: Full PDF of the Commons Library briefing — the most comprehensive single document for policy researchers covering the bill's provisions, background, and legislative history.

The bill is widely referred to as the 'Hillsborough Law'. It fulfils the Labour Party's manifesto promise to create a legal framework ensuring public officials are honest and transparent.

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16 Sep 2025 | Policy paper Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Factsheet: Duty of Candour Measures — Ministry of Justice

Why linked: Official government factsheet explaining the duty of candour provisions — key policy communication document.

The Government is clear that what happened following the Hillsborough disaster must never happen again. This Bill represents a powerful new package of measures to address these failings.

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16 Sep 2025 | Bill introduced Ministry of Justice linked

First reading

A Bill to Impose a duty on public authorities and public officials to act with candour, transparency and frankness; to make provision for the enforcement of that duty in their dealings with inquiries

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5 Sep 2025 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Mental Health Services: Disclosure of Information

Why linked: Written question on statutory duty of candour for mental health service leaders, tied to the Bill's reach.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to hold discussions with leaders of mental health services on meeting the requirements of the statutory duty of candour. Answer: The Government is supportive of …

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3 Sep 2025 | Debate Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved Families — Westminster Hall debate — Hansard, 3 September 2025

Why linked: Westminster Hall debate (3 Sept 2025) specifically on duty of candour and legal representation in the Hillsborough Law context.

I am here to speak about the urgent need for a statutory duty of candour and the full implementation of the Hillsborough law, and to oppose the forces that want to fight against this change.

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4 Aug 2025 | Research House of Commons Library Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Debate on the duty of candour for public authorities and legal representation for bereaved families

Why linked: Commons Debate Pack CDP-2025-0171 supporting the Westminster Hall debate on the Hillsborough Law.

Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2025-0171) MPs will debate the proposed "Hillsborough Law", which campaigners have argued should introduce a duty of candour for civil servants and improve legal support for bereaved families.

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24 Jul 2025 | Debate linked direct

“Hillsborough Law”

Why linked: Lords Oral Question on Hillsborough Law (24 July 2025).

Question 11:37:00 Asked by Lord Storey: To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in introducing the proposed “Hillsborough Law”. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede) (Lab): My Lords, we remain committed …

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21 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers

Why linked: DHSC consultation on regulating NHS managers including a professional duty of candour — adjacent operationalisation vehicle.

A consultation seeking your views on options for regulating NHS managers, and on the possibility of introducing a professional duty of candour for NHS managers.

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9 Jul 2025 | Bill proceedings linked direct

Government policy on the Hillsborough Law

Why linked: EDM/motion on Government policy on the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary deadline.

That this House notes the Prime Minister’s promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law to Parliament before the 36th anniversary of the disaster on 15 April 2025; deeply regrets that this commitment was not met and that the Government has yet …

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

UK Goverment The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers uncovered within the report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Governm

Why linked: Government consultation outcome on institutional accountability failures - potentially foundational policy document but metadata unclear

UK Goverment The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers uncovered within the report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Government accepts that in light of the facts …

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

UK Goverment The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers uncovered within the report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Governm

Why linked: Government consultation outcome on institutional accountability failures - potentially foundational policy document but metadata unclear

UK Goverment The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers uncovered within the report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Government accepts that in light of the facts …

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

UK Goverment The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers uncovered within the report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Governm

Why linked: Government consultation outcome on institutional accountability failures - potentially foundational policy document but metadata unclear

UK Goverment The actions of Civil Servants and Ministers uncovered within the report are extremely concerning and do not reflect the values we expect those who serve the public to uphold. The Government accepts that in light of the facts …

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

UK Government consultation (November 2024 - February 2025) sought views on whether a professional duty of candour should apply to NHS leaders. Response being prepared considering broader manager regul

Why linked: UK Government NHS professional duty of candour consultation referenced as part of broader Hillsborough Law landscape.

UK Government consultation (November 2024 - February 2025) sought views on whether a professional duty of candour should apply to NHS leaders. Response being prepared considering broader manager regulation proposals.

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Northern Ireland Executive Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

The Northern Ireland Executive committed to proposing an organisational duty of candour, considering consultation findings and broader Hillsborough Law developments.

Why linked: Northern Ireland Executive duty-of-candour consultation explicitly tracking Hillsborough Law developments.

The Northern Ireland Executive committed to proposing an organisational duty of candour, considering consultation findings and broader Hillsborough Law developments.

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Scottish Government The organisational duty of candour provisions of the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 and the Duty of Candour Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2018 set

Why linked: Comparator: Scottish organisational duty of candour framework cited in Hillsborough Law debates.

Scottish Government The organisational duty of candour provisions of the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 and the Duty of Candour Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2018 set out the procedure that organisations providing health services, care services and …

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22 Apr 2025 | Bill proceedings Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary

Why linked: Parliamentary motion on introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary — directly engages the Government's missed introduction-pledge.

That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for …

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22 Apr 2025 | Debate linked direct

“Hillsborough Law”

Why linked: Lords Oral Question on Hillsborough Law (22 April 2025) — companion record to event pk=56261.

Question 15:10:00 Asked by Baroness Chakrabarti: To ask His Majesty’s Government when they intend to introduce the ‘Hillsborough Law’ as set out in the Labour Party Manifesto 2024; and what steps they are taking to ensure any such legislation will …

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22 Apr 2025 | Debate Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked commitment

'Hillsborough Law' — Lords Oral Questions — Hansard

Why linked: Lords oral questions on the Hillsborough Law in April 2025 — captures the government's pre-bill commitment and the political pressure around the missed April 2025 deadline.

Yes, the Government are very clear: we remain fully committed to bringing legislation forward at pace, which will include a legal duty of candour for public servants and criminal sanctions for those who refuse to comply.

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14 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Justice Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when her Department plans to introduce the proposed Hillsborough Law, including a legal duty of candour for public servants.

Why linked: Written question to MoJ on when the Hillsborough Law including duty of candour will be introduced.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when her Department plans to introduce the proposed Hillsborough Law, including a legal duty of candour for public servants.

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11 Apr 2025 | Written question Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce legislation to provide for a duty of candour for public bodies.

Why linked: Lords written question on plans for legislation providing a duty of candour for public bodies.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce legislation to provide for a duty of candour for public bodies.

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8 Apr 2025 | Written question Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timetable is to establish a duty of candour for public servants.

Why linked: Written question to Cabinet Office on timetable to establish a duty of candour for public servants.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timetable is to establish a duty of candour for public servants.

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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to ensure that the new legal duty of candour established in response to Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will be applicable to past incidents.

Why linked: Written question on duty of candour from Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 - relevant to parallel accountability framework but relates to different inquiry

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to ensure that the new legal duty of candour established in response to Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will be applicable to past incidents.

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5 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2024 to Question 20272 on Social Security Benefits, whether she plans to conduct a statutory public inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into (a) deaths and (b) ser

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Inquiries Act 2005

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2024 to Question 20272 on Social Security Benefits, whether she plans to conduct a statutory public inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into …

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4 Mar 2025 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

Public Bodies: Disclosure of Information

Why linked: PQ asking whether the new legal duty of candour established in response to Grenfell Phase 2 will be applicable to parties named in the inquiry — directly within scope on duty-of-candour applicability.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to ensure that the new legal duty of candour established in response to Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will be applicable to past incidents. Answer: …

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2024

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26 Nov 2024 | Other Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour

Why linked: DHSC publication of findings from the duty-of-candour call for evidence — same workstream as candpk 333744.

DHSC publication of findings from the duty-of-candour call for evidence — same workstream as candpk 333744.

In response to: Findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour

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26 Nov 2024 | Research Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

Findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour

Why linked: DHSC findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers — directly adjacent to the Bill's organisational duty and the NHS-manager workstream.

A report analysing responses to the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England, launched in April 2024.

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24 May 2024 | Other Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked scrutiny

Decades-Long Fights for Justice Remain a Risk Without Broad Duty of Candour — JCHR Press Notice

Why linked: JCHR press notice summarising the committee's key findings and recommendations on the Hillsborough Law — useful for tracking the scrutiny narrative.

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has called on the Government to go further in improving how the state responds to major tragedies. The Committee calls for stronger measures to require openness from public bodies.

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24 May 2024 | Written evidence linked scrutiny

Hillsborough Law — JCHR Publications Page — Committees — UK Parliament

Why linked: Central JCHR publications hub for all Hillsborough Law scrutiny work including the report, government response, and correspondence.

First Special Report: Human rights and the proposal for a 'Hillsborough Law': Government Response to the Committee's Third Report of Session 2023-2024. Correspondence from the Committee to Ian Byrne MP regarding Hillsborough Law.

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22 Apr 2024 | Written evidence linked evidence

Hillsborough Law — Written Evidence — JCHR — Committees — UK Parliament

Why linked: Full written evidence submissions to the JCHR Hillsborough Law inquiry — includes evidence from the legal teams representing Hillsborough families.

Written evidence submitted to the Joint Committee on Human Rights Hillsborough Law inquiry, including submissions from Broudie Jackson Canter, Garden Court North Chambers (two submissions).

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22 Apr 2024 | Written evidence Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked evidence

Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour and Equality of Arms — INQUEST Written Evidence to JCHR

Why linked: Written evidence from INQUEST to the JCHR inquiry — the key civil society organisation that co-developed the Hillsborough Law proposals.

Hillsborough Law would establish a duty of candour: a codified requirement on public servants, public authorities and corporations to act in the public interest and proactively and truthfully assist investigations.

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1 Feb 2024 | Bill proceedings linked direct

Independent Panel Inquiry into the death of Zane Gbangbola

Why linked: Parliamentary motion linking Post Office Horizon scandal to the case for a Hillsborough Law and a duty of candour on public servants — directly engages the policy rationale for the Bill.

That this House notes that the Post Office Horizon scandal has reemphasised the need for a Hillsborough Law; acknowledges that more tragedies would benefit from a duty of candour on public servants and a parity of arms; supports the call …

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2023

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13 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Home Office Context · primary home: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Respon… linked evidence

Hillsborough disaster report: government response

Why linked: Filled the "Government response to Hillsborough families' decades of campaigning" gap via web research

Response to Bishop James Jones' independent report on the families' experiences following the Hillsborough disaster.

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10 Nov 2023 | Committee report linked direct

We recommend that the NPCC, College of Policing, Home Office and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners formally consider whether a professional “duty of candour” might drive greater transparency in policing. We consider that, while this would not be enough on its own to drive the culture change needed, it would help set the direction of travel towards a presumption of openness.

Why linked: Police duty of candour recommendation - relevant to broader public authority accountability framework within Bill scope

We recommend that the NPCC, College of Policing, Home Office and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners formally consider whether a professional “duty of candour” might drive greater transparency in policing. We consider that, while this would not be enough …

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22 Jun 2023 | Consultation outcome Home Office Context · primary home: Statutory and Professional Du… linked direct

The Panel agreed with other independent inquiries, such as Bishop James Jones' report on the experiences of the Hillsborough families, about the need for a duty of candour for public services, includi

Why linked: Document referencing Hillsborough Independent Panel findings and duty of candour for public office - directly relevant to Bill scope

The Panel agreed with other independent inquiries, such as Bishop James Jones' report on the experiences of the Hillsborough families, about the need for a duty of candour for public services, including the police. The Government will address the points …

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2022

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23 Nov 2022 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of recording the number of off-road vehicles seized by police under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Police Reform Act 2002

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of recording the number of off-road vehicles seized by police under section 59 of the Police Reform Act …

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2018

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14 Jun 2018 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked direct

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000: draft codes of practice

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Consultation of revised codes of practice under Parts 2 and 3 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

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↓ Investigation of protected electronic information: draft co… (44pp) ↓ Investigation of protected electronic information: draft co… (44pp) ↓ Covert surveillance and property interference: draft code o… (96pp) ↓ Covert surveillance and property interference: draft code o… (96pp) ↓ Covert human intelligence sources: draft code of practice (65pp) ↓ Covert human intelligence sources: draft code of practice (… (65pp) ↓ Consultation response (12pp) ↓ Covert surveillance and property interference (100pp) ↓ Covert surveillance and property interference: accessible v… (97pp) ↓ Covert human intelligence sources (68pp) ↓ Covert human intelligence sources: accessible version (65pp) ↓ Investigation of protected electronic information (48pp) ↓ Investigation of protected electronic information: accessib… (45pp)

2017

1 event
1 Nov 2017 | Other Cabinet Office Ministry of Justice Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care evidence

Hillsborough Stadium Disaster: Lessons That Must Be Learnt — 'The Patronising Disposition of Unaccountable Power'

Why linked: Filled the "Hillsborough Independent Panel Report and recommendations" gap via web research

Report by the Right Reverend James Jones KBE (Bishop of Liverpool and former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel), published 1 November 2017 (HC 511). It sets out 25 points of learning from the Hillsborough families' experiences — including a …

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2012

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12 Sep 2012 | Other Cabinet Office Ministry of Justice Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care evidence

The Report of the Hillsborough Independent Panel

Why linked: Filled the "Hillsborough Independent Panel Report and recommendations" gap via web research

The official 389-page report of the Hillsborough Independent Panel, published 12 September 2012 (HC 581), laid before Parliament. It disclosed the full documentary record of the 1989 disaster and its aftermath, and set out the Panel's findings and recommendations on …

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