Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN HL1621
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Tabled: 3 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to amend the Public Office (Accountability) Bill to require local authorities to correct inaccurate statements.
Answer
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill establishes a new duty of candour and assistance at Inquiries, inquests and other investigations, backed by criminal sanctions. Local authorities will be under new obligations to help investigations to find the trut...
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