Legal duty of candour placed on public officials and authorities to prevent coverups seen in Hillsborough as well as the Horizon and Infected Blood scandals.

Bereaved families will also have publicly funded legal representation at inquests, making sure both sides are on a fair and equal footing.

Bringing in Hillsborough Law was a manifesto pledge for this Government, and today this has been delivered.

Decades long campaigning by brave, bereaved families has resulted in landmark legislation holding public officials and authorities accountable for their actions – finally closing the chapter on one of the darkest days in British history.

Learning lessons from devastating disasters and scandals – including Hillsborough, Orgreave, Windrush, the infected blood scandal and Grenfell - the Hill

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