Aletha Adu

The UK government moves to advance the Hillsborough law during Keir Starmer’s final week in office after months of delays tied to disputes over intelligence service exemptions. The legislation aims to strengthen accountability and prevent cover‑ups after major public disasters, establishing new duties for public authorities. Concerns raised by MI5, MI6 and GCHQ previously stalled progress, prompting backlash from Hillsborough families and Labour MPs. With the bill now scheduled for its remaining Commons stages, it is positioned to clear the House before passing to the Lords, offering Starmer the chance to fulfil a key pledge and marking significant progress toward long‑sought justice reforms.