Hillsborough: Bishop James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report

The government has responded to the Hillsborough report with significant changes, addressing all 25 recommendations. It has signed a charter prioritizing bereaved families' rights and introduced a duty of candour for police. Legal support for public tragedy victims is ensured, and a proposal for an independent Public Advocate is influenced by families' experiences. The aim is to prevent the repetition of past suffering.

What was the nature of the government's response to the Hillsborough report?

• It ignored the recommendations completely.

• It was a serious and substantial response.

• It was a minor response with few changes.

• It was a temporary response with no long-term plans.

What significant action did the government take for those bereaved through public tragedy?

• They ignored the bereaved families.

• They placed the rights of the bereaved below public authorities.

• They signed a charter for the bereaved.

• They decided not to support the bereaved legally.

What new duty was introduced for the police?

• Duty of secrecy

• Duty of silence

• Duty of confidentiality

• Duty of candour

How have the experiences of the Hillsborough families influenced the government?

• They caused the government to retract previous statements.

• They resulted in no changes.

• They were ignored by the government.

• They led to the proposal of an independent Public Advocate.

What is the ultimate test of the government's measures according to the speaker?

• The measures' popularity among politicians.

• The measures' effectiveness in preventing future tragedies.

• The measures' cost-effectiveness.

• The measures' ability to gain public approval.