Duty of candour in the NHS is not working and needs replacing with stronger powers, a former senior ombudsman has told the ...

A long-awaited "Hillsborough Law" bill will force public officials to tell the truth during investigations into major disasters. The news has been welcomed by campaigners, who had feared the ...

The long-awaited Hillsborough Law will contain a legal duty of candour "with criminal sanctions for those who do not comply", the government has said. The confirmation comes after Labour MP Anneliese ...

The long-awaited introduction of a so-called Hillsborough Law has been hailed as a victory by campaigners who warned it must not be watered down. The Public Office (Accountability) Bill will be ...

Potential Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham has warned Sir Keir Starmer not to 'water down' the long-awaited new Hillsborough Law. The Mayor of Greater Manchester - backed by some Labour rebels ...