The Hillsborough Bill: an Access to Justice landmark
Tue 16 Dec
|London
Join us as we host the Lord Chancellor and Minister for Victims to discuss the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
Time & Location
16 Dec 2025, 17:00 – 19:00
London, Houses of Parliament, Parliament Sq, London SW1A 0PW, UK
About the Event
The APPG on Access to Justice is delighted to be hosting the Lord Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Lammy, as well as Minister for Victims, Alex Davies-Jones, as we discuss the Public Office (Accountability) Bill - AKA, The Hillsborough Law.
The Hilsborough Law represents a landmark moment for Access to Justice, and for the legal aid sector more broadly, as the Bill intends to provide legal aid for bereaved families during inquests.
The panel will take place in The Wilson Room in the Portcullis House from 17:00-19:00.
Please be prepared for queues at security.
For those requiring improved accessibility, please make a Houses of Parliament staff member aware and they will assist. For any accessibility related questions ahead of the event, click here for more information: https://www.parliament.uk/accessibility/.
Please note that this event is in-person only.