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Public Authority (Accountability) 2025-07-02
02 July 2025
Lead MP
Ian Byrne
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Ian Byrne raised concerns about public authority (accountability) 2025-07-02 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to set requirements on public institutions and servants to act in the public interest, with candour and frankness. Introduces offences for breaches of duties, funding for victims, and aims to prevent state failures like Hillsborough disaster from recurring.
Ian Byrne
Lab
Liverpool West Derby
Describes his personal connection to the Hillsborough tragedy. Criticises repeated state obstruction of justice for victims. Advocates for a statutory duty of candour, equal legal funding during inquests, and accountability mechanisms. Urges political will from Government to honour promises made.
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