The article reports on the release of a report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the Hillsborough stadium disaster in 1989, which killed 96 people and injured hundreds more. The IOPC has found that there was no police cover-up or conspiracy to blame Liverpool fans for the tragedy, but rather a series of mistakes and oversights by police officers and officials.
The report's findings are being hailed as a victory for survivors and families of those who died in the disaster, but also acknowledged that justice has not been fully served. The report's author, Sarah Jenkins, said: "We share the frustrations of survivors, bereaved families and all of those who have campaigned so long for answers - and we have said to them, they deserve better."
The article also mentions that the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, or Hillsborough Law, is being pushed through Parliament, which aims to ensure that victims of major incidents receive greater transparency and accountability in future. The bill has been backed by Sir Keir Starmer, who personally promised Debbie Matthews, a survivor's sister, that it would be implemented.
The article concludes by highlighting the ongoing impact of the Hillsborough disaster on survivors and families, and the need for continued campaigning and support to ensure justice is served.
Key points:
* The IOPC report found no police cover-up or conspiracy to blame Liverpool fans for the tragedy.
* The report acknowledged that there were mistakes and oversights by police officers and officials.
* The report's author said that justice has not been fully served, despite the findings.
* The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, or Hillsborough Law, is being pushed through Parliament to ensure transparency and accountability in future incidents.
* The bill has been backed by Sir Keir Starmer, who personally promised Debbie Matthews that it would be implemented.
The report's findings are being hailed as a victory for survivors and families of those who died in the disaster, but also acknowledged that justice has not been fully served. The report's author, Sarah Jenkins, said: "We share the frustrations of survivors, bereaved families and all of those who have campaigned so long for answers - and we have said to them, they deserve better."
The article also mentions that the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, or Hillsborough Law, is being pushed through Parliament, which aims to ensure that victims of major incidents receive greater transparency and accountability in future. The bill has been backed by Sir Keir Starmer, who personally promised Debbie Matthews, a survivor's sister, that it would be implemented.
The article concludes by highlighting the ongoing impact of the Hillsborough disaster on survivors and families, and the need for continued campaigning and support to ensure justice is served.
Key points:
* The IOPC report found no police cover-up or conspiracy to blame Liverpool fans for the tragedy.
* The report acknowledged that there were mistakes and oversights by police officers and officials.
* The report's author said that justice has not been fully served, despite the findings.
* The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, or Hillsborough Law, is being pushed through Parliament to ensure transparency and accountability in future incidents.
* The bill has been backed by Sir Keir Starmer, who personally promised Debbie Matthews that it would be implemented.
. It's a sobering reminder that even in hindsight, it's often difficult to pinpoint individual culpability amidst chaotic events. The fact that justice hasn't been fully served is a stark reality that underscores the need for continued advocacy and support from survivors and families 
. I'd love to see this Public Office (Accountability) Bill become law, providing much-needed transparency and accountability in future incidents – it's a crucial step towards closure for those affected by such tragedies 
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! It's crazy to think that all these years later we're finally getting some real answers about what went down. The fact that there was no cover-up or conspiracy, just plain old mistakes and oversights, makes sense. But it's still super sad that justice hasn't been fully served yet 
. I mean, 96 people lost their lives - you can't put a price on that 
. The new Public Office (Accountability) Bill is a great idea to make sure victims of major incidents get the transparency and accountability they deserve 
. It's about time we learn from these mistakes so we can prevent something like this from happening again in the future 
. I'm just glad the campaigners have had their voices heard, and now it's time for some real change 
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...and now, the IOPC report says there was no conspiracy, but just errors? 
still heartbreaking. glad they're getting some answers tho 
, & good that Sir Keir is backing the bill for greater transparency in the future 
it's crazy how much of a long time ago the disaster happened, feels like i'm still living in the 90s lol anyway i feel so bad for all the survivors and families who have been waiting for answers for soooo long... like i can imagine being in their shoes, wanting to know what happened but never getting any real closure 
and ugh public office bill? sounds like we need more accountability like, for real 
. But seriously, can you imagine being a survivor and having to deal with all these questions for 35+ years? I feel like I'd go crazy too if I had to keep explaining why my coffee is always too hot. In any case, I'm glad the truth came out, but justice might be a bit late in the day... or as they say - a very long and bitter cup of tea 
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