Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 65995
Ministry of Defence: Disclosure of Information
Tabled: 8 July 2025
Answered: 16 July 2025
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on introducing duty of candour legislation.
Answer
Al CarnsThe Government remains committed to implementing a ‘Hillsborough Law’ which will place a legal duty of candour on public servants and authorities, and criminal sanctions for those who refuse to comply in certain circumstances.
The Cabinet Office and Ministry of Justice are the lead Departments in Government for this matter. Ministry of Defence officials continue to liaise with colleagues across Government on this important issue.