Minister 'confident' issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved
The Hillsborough Law would impose a duty of candour on public authorities, but proposed head-of-service approval for security disclosures has drawn family and campaigner objections.
Call for time limits on public inquiries as costs soar
Scottish statutory public inquiries lack defined budgets and timescales, causing rising costs and resource strains; recommendations call for fixed budgets, deadlines, and clearer decision-making guidance.