Hillsborough Law
Croydon Council is preparing for the Hillsborough Law, which will place new responsibilities on staff when enacted in April 2027.
Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board discussed preparations for the Hillsborough Law in September 2026. The board was informed that staff retraining must commence over the next seven months to ensure the council is ready for the law's enactment in April 2027. A commitment was made to undertake this preparation and provide an update to the board.
The Hillsborough Law, an informal name for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, will place new responsibilities and obligations on all council employees. It aims to improve public sector accountability and extend legal aid for families in inquests involving public authorities.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board discussed preparedness for the Hillsborough Law in September 2026. Source
- Staff retraining needs to commence over the next seven months. Source
- The Hillsborough Law is set to be enacted in April 2027. Source
- The law will place obligations on all council employees. Source
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