What you need to know about new ‘Hillsborough Law’ Bill | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry TaylorMonday 03 November 2025 21:00 GMTLiverpool's Klopp and Van Dijk lay wreaths on 35th anniversary of Hillsborough tragedySir Keir Starmer introduced the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, dubbed the Hillsborough Law, to Parliament, aiming to mandate truthfulness from public officials and contractors following disasters.The proposed legislation seeks to prevent future cover-ups, imposing criminal sanctions for concealing facts, and was inspired by the Hillsborough disaster where 97 football fans were unlawfully killed.Sir Keir acknowledged that the British state failed the Hillsborough victims and their families, commending their decades-long fight for truth and justice.The Prime Minister noted a recurring pattern of the British state struggling to recognise injustice, citing the Hillsborough disaster alongside other scandals such as Horizon, Grenfell Tower, and infected blood.Parliamentary discussions included proposals to extend the duty of candour to social media companies and enhance whistleblowing protections, while some MPs raised concerns about the bill's scope regarding the press and police.In fullState failed Hillsborough victims and families, PM says as he brings in BillThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in