After years of fighting for justice, the families of the 97 people unlawfully killed at Hillsborough suffered another setback this week. The release of a 2017 report commissioned by the government, intended to learn lessons from the tragedy and improve the justice system, was delayed for six years. When it was finally released, the report… Continue reading Hillsborough law: government leaves victims’ families disappointed again
Author: David Conn
Government rejects ‘Hillsborough law’ central to campaign by victims’ families
The UK government has rejected the reforms known as the “Hillsborough law,” a campaign led by the families of 97 people killed in the 1989 disaster who sought to prevent future police cover-ups. The law was proposed in a 2017 report by James Jones and would have required police and public authorities to be transparent… Continue reading Government rejects ‘Hillsborough law’ central to campaign by victims’ families
No 10 finally to respond to 2017 report on Hillsborough injustices
The government’s response to recommendations for reform made in an official report six years ago, regarding the experiences of relatives of the 97 people killed at Hillsborough in 1989, is expected to be revealed today. The report, which was produced by James Jones, the former bishop of Liverpool, and was commissioned by then-home secretary Theresa… Continue reading No 10 finally to respond to 2017 report on Hillsborough injustices
Liverpool MP calls on FA to put pressure on Uefa’s Ceferin over 2022 final
The Football Association has been called on to urge the president of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, to step down by Liverpool MP Ian Byrne, following concerns of alleged cronyism and safety issues surrounding the 2022 Champions League final. Byrne has also asked for the removal of Zeljko Pavlica, the head of safety and security for UEFA,… Continue reading Liverpool MP calls on FA to put pressure on Uefa’s Ceferin over 2022 final