Misconduct charges against Hillsborough police chief dropped

Former police chief Sir Norman Bettison will not be prosecuted over alleged lies he told following the Hillsborough disaster after charges against him were dropped. The former Merseyside and West Yorkshire chief constable had been charged with four counts of … Continue reading →

Retired police chief to face trial over HiIlsborough disaster

A retired police chief is to stand trial over the Hillsborough disaster, it has been announced today. Former Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield, who was in charge of policing an FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough football stadium when fans were crushed … Continue reading →

Three former South Yorkshire Police officers will not be referred to CPS for Hillsborough allegations

Three former South Yorkshire Police (SYP) officers will not be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following an investigation into allegations of a ‘cover-up’ by the force following the Hillsborough disaster. Six other individuals were charged with offences relating … Continue reading →

Hillsborough families slam sudden end to ‘crucial’ family liaison group

Home Secretary Amber Rudd met a selection of relatives at Liverpool Town Hall in surprise gathering  Campaigners said the sudden government break-up of a specially established Hillsborough family liaison group was “disappointing.” A selection of families of the 96 Liverpool … Continue reading →

Hillsborough disaster: Five more suspects probed

Hillsborough investigators are considering whether charges will be brought against two more suspects. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the suspects are from West Midlands Police, which investigated the aftermath of the disaster. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) … Continue reading →

Hillsborough officers cash plea refused by South Yorkshire PCC

Hillsborough officers cash plea refused by South Yorkshire PCC Two former police officers charged in connection with the Hillsborough disaster will not receive financial aid from South Yorkshire Police. Former Ch Supt Donald Denton and former Det Ch Insp Alan … Continue reading →

Hillsborough disaster and Rotherham scandal compensation costs leave South Yorkshire Police facing ‘very serious situation’

Ongoing compensation claims against South Yorkshire Police over the Hillsborough disaster and the Rotherham abuse scandal mean the force is facing a “very serious” financial situation unless the Government steps in, police commissioner Alan Billings has warned. In a New … Continue reading →

Funding for Hillsborough match commander to fight possible prosecution

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield is to get funding to fight possible prosecution on charges of gross negligence manslaughter. News of the development came on Monday at a hearing at Preston Crown Court, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice … Continue reading →

Hillsborough disaster: David Duckenfield’s bid for legal costs snubbed

South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has refused to pay the legal costs of David Duckenfield who faces charges over the Hillsborough disaster. Former Ch Supt Duckenfield, who was the police match commander on the day, is facing charges … Continue reading →

The “burning injustice” felt by those affected by public disasters must end

The “burning injustice” felt by those affected by public disasters must end, a report on the experiences of the Hillsborough families has found. Bishop James Jones said “a change in attitude” was needed to ensure their “pain and suffering” was … Continue reading →