Hillsborough

The Hillsborough disaster occurred in 1989 when 97 people were killed in a stadium crush. The recent news articles focus on the proposed Hillsborough law, which aims to force public officials and contractors to tell the truth after disasters. However, talks with families have broken down due to disagreements over the duty of candour in public authorities. The government has pulled an amendment to the bill amid concerns that it was being watered down. The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have urged for the withdrawal of the amendment, citing its failure to prevent future cover-ups. The delay in the law's passage is seen as a setback for justice for the families of those killed in the disaster. The current developments highlight the ongoing struggle for accountability and transparency in the face of public disasters.