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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jill Lawless

Britain's Hillsborough Law aims to stop official cover-ups after tragedies

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A law intended to prevent police and other officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing is set to be approved by British lawmakers on Tuesday, 37 years after the country’s deadliest sports tragedy sparked a campaign for justice.

The Public Office (Accountability) Bill imposes a legal duty of candor on public officials to tell the truth about public tragedies whatever the impact on their reputation.

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