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Aine Fox

Hillsborough Law update ‘coming imminently’ says minister ahead of anniversary

An update on the long-promised Hillsborough Law is expected imminently, a Government minister has said (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Archive)

An update on the long-awaited “Hillsborough Law” is expected soon, a minister has said, following reports a meeting between the Prime Minister and campaigners was cancelled amid concerns it will be watered down.

Last year, Sir Keir Starmer pledged at the Labour party conference that such a law will be introduced in Parliament before the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, which will be marked on April 15 this year.

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