Initial thoughts on the Hillsborough Bill – what does it mean for whistleblowers? - Protect - Speak up stop harm

Initial thoughts on the Hillsborough Bill – what does it mean for whistleblowers? - Protect - Speak up stop harm

The long-awaited Public Office (Accountability) “Hillsborough” Bill has been published.  The Government’s intention for the bill is clear from the accompanying press release: ‘once and for all end the culture of cover-ups and hiding the truth, ensuring transparency, accountability, and support for bereaved families’. The closing of ranks and cover ups from people who should be protecting the public formed an all too depressing theme for many dis…