Question follow-through · 43569

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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.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
2 Apr 2025
Target answer date
7 Apr 2025
Answer
14 Apr 2025 · 12 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 2 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 7 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 14 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    Our thoughts remain with those affected by the Hillsborough disaster and we will get them the justice they deserve. Having consulted with these groups over the past few weeks, we believe more time is needed to draft the best version of a Hillsborough Law....

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