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1 week ago

Eamonn Sweeney: Hillsborough disaster was the rotten culmination of a rotten decade in England

Margaret Thatcher's political climate contributed to police failures, subsequent cover-up, and The Sun's smearing in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Final Hillsborough report provides closure but not consequences

Some of the IOPC's findings could be regarded as historic, in particular that 12 former officers would have had cases to answer for gross misconduct, including Peter Wright, the chief constable of South Yorkshire police at the time of the 1989 disaster. But the passage of time, 36 years, since the alleged failings is so great that all the officers have long retired or, like Wright, are dead meaning nobody will face any disciplinary proceedings.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fury at 'insulting' BBC Kelvin MacKenzie interview

It's an absolute insult, a despicable insult to the memories and families of the 97. It's purely offensive, I just can't believe they would even consider speaking
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hillsborough, Grenfell, Windrush, the Post Office scandal: the guilty escape justice. Well, not any more | David Lammy

Ninety-seven Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed at Hillsborough; authorities covered up failings and families fought decades for justice leading to a proposed Hillsborough law.
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fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Laws backs Hillsborough memorial at Forest ground

Nottingham Forest should establish a permanent memorial for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, acknowledging the trauma experienced by fans.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Margaret Aspinall's plea to PM over Hillsborough law

Margaret Aspinall urges for a comprehensive Hillsborough law without dilution.
Sir Keir Starmer must prioritize delivering a strong Hillsborough Law promptly.
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