'Hillsborough Law must be introduced NOW - after 37 years of pain'

'Hillsborough Law must be introduced NOW - after 37 years of pain'Jenni Hicks - who lost her daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19 said it was painful to still be arguing over a Hillsborough law designed to prevent cover-ups 37 years onNewsPhil Cardy Senior Reporter12:07, 15 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesFans at Anfield held banners aloft before the 37th anniversary of the tragedy(Image: ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA/Shutterstock)A mother whose teenage daughters were killed in the Hillsborough disaster has urged Keir Starmer to be open with the families and survivors.‌Jenni Hicks - who lost her daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19 said it was painful to still be arguing over a Hillsborough Law designed to prevent cover-ups 37 years on. The girls were among the 97 Liverpool fans killed on 15 April 1989 at Sheffield Wednesday’s stadium.‌The families of the bereaved have been campaigning for Hillsborough Law, which will create a “duty of candour” for public authorities to tell the truth and co-operate with disaster inquiries.‌READ MORE: Hillsborough law breakthrough as Keir Starmer 'to ditch spy chiefs' veto' after backlashREAD MORE: Fan who survived Hillsborough tragedy when just 13 trying to find stranger who saved his lifeView 5 ImagesSarah and Victoria Hicks were among the 97 people who died in the tragedy(Image: Liverpool ECHO)Jenni said: “The sad thing is, we're still arguing about the Hillsborough Law, and it's still not being implemented because of the problems we're told with the security services.”A government spokesperson said the bill would fundamentally change the balance of power to ensure the State always acted for the people it was supposed to serve, which would not have been possible without the families’ strength and determination.‌Jenni said told the BBC: “If there are problems, why can't we all get round the table and sort it out instead of it lingering – it's painful and it adds to the distress.”View 5 ImagesJenni Hicks...