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Tuesday briefing: The law that Hillsborough built – and the bitter final battle to get it through

In today’s newsletter: A new law criminalising public bodies and officials that lie to the British public is expected to complete it final stages in the Commons. Why did it take so long?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Final Hillsborough report ends investigation with no consequences

Failings of legal system mean 97 people were unlawfully killed, but no one will be held accountable

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Martin O’Neill proves doubters wrong again with remarkable Celtic return

In today’s Football Daily: the best caretaker since Will Hunting

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

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Hillsborough families decry ‘bitter injustice’ that no officers will face disciplinary proceedings

None of the former officers named by the IOPC will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all retired

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Hillsborough probe finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases

A report into the 1989 disaster and its aftermath was published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Hillsborough families call for ex-police chief to be stripped of knighthood after damning report

A report into the 1989 disaster and its aftermath was published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Fury among families after senior Hillsborough officers absolved by police watchdog

Campaigners denounce ‘cover-up of a cover-up’ as IOPC clears officers of scapegoating Liverpool supporters

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

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Hillsborough disaster: dozens of police misconduct claims upheld, families told

Complaints upheld against some former South Yorkshire and West Midlands officers but none will face proceedings

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Hillsborough, 35 years on: the pain of injustice remains raw as ever

Despite vindication over police and media lies that followed the disaster, families and survivors lament lack of accountability

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024

Hillsborough law: government leaves victims’ families disappointed again

The relatives of those who died have been denied the positive legacy they have relentlessly sought, but they resolve to keep going

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Hillsborough disaster timeline: decades seeking justice and change

The families of those killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final had a long fight for the truth

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Hillsborough campaigners criticise proposal for new victims’ advocate role

Families calling for a ‘Hillsborough law’ say proposal lacks powers to secure key documents and prevent cover-ups

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

South Yorkshire Police respond to Hillsborough 'failings' apology

"We recognise the immense pain and suffering our previous failings caused the families and we remain determined to ensure those valuable lessons will underpin and inform our approach in the future"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 1, 2023

What was the Hillsborough disaster? Keir Starmer renews promise of new law on anniversary

Prime minister says he will deliver ‘best version’ of Hillsborough law after missing deadline for legislation

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough failures

NPCC chair launches report setting out commitments to learn lessons from 1989 football stadium disaster

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

New Hillsborough Law backed by Labour ahead of party conference in Liverpool

Keir Starmer has said passing legislation making public authorities more accountable will be a "priority" under a Labour government

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2022

BBC apologises after pundit goes unchallenged on Hillsborough 'hooliganism' comment

THE BBC has apologised for offensive remarks about the Hillsborough disaster which went unchallenged when made by a football pundit.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

BBC and Martin Tyler apologise over Hillsborough and hooliganism comment

Mr Tyler spoke about commentating on the first premier league match 30 years ago and the state of football at the time on the Today programme.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

Rehashing failed police claims about Hillsborough is not free speech. It is cruel and wrong

The Bar Standards Board has cleared a QC over toxic comments that suggested Liverpool fans were to blame for the disaster

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

Bar Standards Board clears barrister over Hillsborough remarks

Jonathan Goldberg, who repeated discredited claims about Liverpool fans, is cleared of breaching professional standards

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

The use of Hillsborough as ‘banter’ is a depressing and shameful trend

On the 33rd anniversary of Hillsborough, incidents of offensive chants, disinformation and social media abuse weaponising the disaster are on the rise, writes Tony Evans

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022

MPs urged on disaster anniversary to support ‘Hillsborough law’ reform

The mayors of Liverpool city region and Greater Manchester have written to all 650 MPs urging them to support fundamental reforms of the legal system known as the ‘Hillsborough law’

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