The Independent · October 21, 2026

Hillsborough Law clears House of Lords hurdle despite concerns over emergency services

The Hillsborough Law, which would lower the standard of proof required to prosecute public officials for gross negligence manslaughter, has passed the House of Lords despite concerns from emergency services about potential prosecutions. The legislation was named after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans died in a crush at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium.