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Public Sector: Accountability

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 73721

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will undertake a public consultation on the proposed duty of candour.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Government has committed to implement a ‘Hillsborough Law’ which will place a legal duty of candour on public servants and authorities, and criminal sanctions for those who do not comply.

We remain fully committed to bringing in this legislation and we will continue to work with families and stakeholders.

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