‘Margaret Aspinall’s plea for a Hillsborough Law shouldn’t be ignored’
‘The call for a Hillsborough Law – which would introduce a statutory duty of candour on authorities is not radical – it is essential’
Voice of the Mirror has its say…
Listen to Margaret
MARGARET Aspinall’s plea for a Hillsborough Law carries the weight of lived experience, and it should not be ignored.
The proposed Public Office (Accountability) Bill would quite rightly introduce a statutory duty of candour on public authorities, forcing officials to act with honesty and transparency during investigations.
It would help prevent future cover-ups, provide legal aid to bereaved families, and ensure that those who mislead the public face criminal sanctions.
That is hardly radical. It is essential. The families of the 97 people killed by the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 spent decades fighting for the truth.
They should never have had to. No family should ever again be forced into a battle for answers with the state. Prime Minister Mr Starmer promised to deliver this law in full.
Delays and disputes must not dilute that commitment. As the anniversary approaches, the PM should honour his word and get it sorted ASAP.
Tell all, Fergie
IF Sarah Ferguson believes staying away from America will draw a line under her links to Jeffrey Epstein, she is mistaken.
Avoiding scrutiny is not accountability. Survivors deserve answers, and the public deserves transparency. Fresh emails and calls to testify only deepen the sense that serious questions remain.
Losing honours and stepping back from the spotlight cannot erase the past. Nor should distance become a substitute for openness. This scandal has already caused profound damage to trust in public life. The only way to rebuild it is through openness, not retreat.
Try, try again
GLADIATOR Jodie Ounsley shows what true strength looks like.
From deaf rugby trailblazer to TV fame, she inspires thousands. Honouring her dad while lifting others up, her resilience, compassion and determination should make her a role model not just to young girls, but to us all.
