Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law
No 10 understood to be ready to drop block on Security Service being covered after concerns from families and Labour MPs The delayed Hillsborough law could come into force after a shift by the government on forcing intelligence services to give evidence to public inquiries. Disagreement on the issue had seen the bill’s progress halted earlier this year. Downing Street is understood to be willing to give way over a block on intelligence staff coming under the law’s terms, which enforces a duty of
No 10 understood to be ready to drop block on intelligence services being covered after concerns from families and MPs
The delayed Hillsborough law could come into force after a shift by the government on forcing intelligence services to give evidence to public inquiries. Disagreement on the issue had halted the bill’s progress earlier this year.
Downing Street is understood to be willing to give way over a block on intelligence staff coming under the law’s terms, which enforces a duty of candour on public officials and contractors in the aftermath of disasters.
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