The Hillsborough Law, also known as the Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, is a proposed legislation aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability from public authorities. This law was inspired by the long struggle for justice following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, where 97 Liverpool football fans tragically lost their lives due to a crush at Hillsborough Stadium.

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Key aspects of the Hillsborough Law include:
 

• Duty of Candour: Public authorities and officials would be legally required to tell the truth and proactively cooperate with official investigations and inquiries.
   

• Parity of Legal Representation: Ensuring that victims of disasters or state-related deaths have equal access to legal representation during inquests and inquiries, with public funding available for bereaved families.
   

• Penalties for Non-Compliance: Introducing penalties and fines for public servants who provide misleading information or fail to comply with the duty of candour