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Hillsborough Law: Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner joins calls

Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner has joined calls for a Hillsborough Law to ensure fairer treatment for bereaved families.

Emily Spurrell has united with seven other Labour commissioners to "put pressure on the government".

It follows renewed calls for a Hillsborough Law by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

The government has previously said it would engage with bereaved families.

Ninety-seven Liverpool fans died as a result of the crush at the FA Cup semi-final match at Sheffield Wednesday's ground on 15 April 1989.

A Hillsborough Law would introduce a statutory duty of candour on public servants during all forms of public inquiry and criminal investigation.