King’s Speech promises to introduce delayed duty of candour proposals under Hillsborough Law

News13.05.26by Eliza Parr

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has pledged to introduce the Hillsborough Law, which will bring forward a duty of candour for public servants, during the next parliamentary session.

King Charles at the State Opening of Parliament

King Charles: “My government will introduce the Hillsborough Law to bring forward a duty of candour for public servants” (picture: UK Parliament)

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