More than 35 years after Hillsborough, other tragedies and the ongoing struggles to obtain justice, this government has committed to a Hillsborough law. The campaigning has at last paid off. But will it do what is expected? Without in any way discrediting a law which is long overdue, we believe something more is needed.

When tragedies occur there should, of course, be effective investigations and proper involvement of victims and families to establish facts, reach conclusions, make recommendations and prevent future failings. The European Convention on Human Rights makes this clear and it is widely felt that for these things to be effective a legal duty of candour is needed. Why?