Tag: public inquiries
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There can be no exclusions: Hillsborough law hits a roadblock
Introduction: A promised reform meets political headwinds For years, advocates pressed a simple, powerful demand: a Hillsborough law that would enshrine accountability for public bodies and ensure that survivors and families receive truth and justice without legal barriers. After the Labour conference hinted at a breakthrough and Prime Ministerial rhetoric seemed to align with that…
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There can be no exclusions: how Hillsborough law hit a roadblock
Introduction: a promised measure meets political headwinds The Hillsborough law, long championed as a step toward accountability and justice for families affected by the tragedy, was meant to signal a watershed moment in how public inquiries are handled in the United Kingdom. After weeks of speculation and a calculated push from Labour and campaign groups,…
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Mother who killed her three children sues over coroner’s decision to limit inquest scope
Background A Dublin mother who was jailed for the murder of her three children has launched a judicial review, challenging a coroner’s decision to restrict the scope of evidence at related inquests. The move highlights ongoing tensions between families, state bodies, and the mechanisms that govern inquests in Ireland. What happened According to court filings,…