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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Why Liverpool MP fears Hillsborough Law could be kicked into the long grass'

Parliament paused the Public Office (Accountability) Bill over concerns that a government amendment could allow intelligence services to bypass a duty of candour.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Manchester Arena families say MI5 can't be trusted

Your support makes all the difference. Families impacted by the Manchester Arena bombing have accused MI5 of failing them, calling for increased scrutiny of the security service. In a letter to the Prime Minister, seen by the BBC, they demand MI5's full inclusion in new legislation designed to prevent public life cover-ups. An inquiry previously concluded the attack could have been stopped had MI5 acted on key intelligence.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups

Families bereaved by the Manchester Arena bombing say MI5 failed them and demand full inclusion in a law forcing public officials to tell the truth.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Hillsborough victims failed by the state, says PM

British state failed Hillsborough victims and families; the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will impose a legal duty of candour and criminal sanctions for cover-ups.
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