Hillsborough Law

Proposed legislation

The Hillsborough Law, known officially as the Public Office (Accountability) Bill is a proposed piece of legislation which would impose a duty on public authorities and officials to act with candour, transparency and frankness and establish offences to prosecute those who mislead the public or engage in misconduct relating to their duties as public officials. The bill is currently at committee stage in the House of Commons.

Also known as...Public Office (Accountability) Bill and Bill 306 2024-26