UK govt rules out Hillsborough Law sought by families The British government has stopped short of introducing a Hillsborough Law called for by campaigners in its response to a report into the experiences of the bereaved families. UK • 06 Dec 23
UK govt rules out Hillsborough Law sought by families The British government has stopped short of introducing a Hillsborough Law called for by campaigners in its response to a report into the experiences of the bereaved families. UK • 06 Dec 23
Liverpool fan injured at Hillsborough dies aged 55 A Liverpool fan who suffered life-changing injuries in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has died aged 55. UK • 28 Jul 21
Liverpool fan injured at Hillsborough dies aged 55 A Liverpool fan who suffered life-changing injuries in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has died aged 55. UK • 28 Jul 21
Police forces pay damages over Hillsborough disaster Two police forces have agreed to pay damages to more than 600 people after a cover-up following the Hillsborough disaster, lawyers have said. Hillsborough • 04 Jun 21
Police forces pay damages over Hillsborough disaster Two police forces have agreed to pay damages to more than 600 people after a cover-up following the Hillsborough disaster, lawyers have said. Hillsborough • 04 Jun 21
Judge rules no case to answer in Hillsborough trial The trial of two retired British police officers and a solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice following the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has collapsed after the judge ruled there was no case to answer. UK • 26 May 21
Judge rules no case to answer in Hillsborough trial The trial of two retired British police officers and a solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice following the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has collapsed after the judge ruled there was no case to answer. UK • 26 May 21
Hillsborough match commander Duckenfield not guilty Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has been found not guilty at Preston Crown Court of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans who died at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final. UK • 28 Nov 19
Hillsborough match commander Duckenfield not guilty Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has been found not guilty at Preston Crown Court of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans who died at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final. UK • 28 Nov 19
Hillsborough trial hears of police 'failings' The case against the police commander at the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster, David Duckenfield, is due to be opened today. UK • 10 Oct 19
Hillsborough trial hears of police 'failings' The case against the police commander at the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster, David Duckenfield, is due to be opened today. UK • 10 Oct 19
Hillsborough match commander to face retrial Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield, 74, will face a retrial over the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans, a judge has ruled at Preston Crown Court. UK • 25 Jun 19
Hillsborough match commander to face retrial Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield, 74, will face a retrial over the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans, a judge has ruled at Preston Crown Court. UK • 25 Jun 19
Former club secretary fined £6,500 over Hillsborough The former secretary of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has been fined £6,500 and ordered to pay £5,000 costs for a health and safety offence related to turnstile arrangements on the day of the Hillsborough disaster. UK • 13 May 19
Former club secretary fined £6,500 over Hillsborough The former secretary of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club has been fined £6,500 and ordered to pay £5,000 costs for a health and safety offence related to turnstile arrangements on the day of the Hillsborough disaster. UK • 13 May 19
Former club official convicted over Hillsborough crush Former Sheffield Wednesday secretary Graham Mackrell has been convicted over the Hillsborough disaster but match commander David Duckenfield is facing a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. UK • 03 Apr 19
Former club official convicted over Hillsborough crush Former Sheffield Wednesday secretary Graham Mackrell has been convicted over the Hillsborough disaster but match commander David Duckenfield is facing a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. UK • 03 Apr 19
Jury in Hillsborough trial retires to consider verdict The jury in the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has retired to consider its verdicts. UK • 25 Mar 19
Jury in Hillsborough trial retires to consider verdict The jury in the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has retired to consider its verdicts. UK • 25 Mar 19
Hillsborough judge orders not guilty ruling on official Jurors in the trial of the former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary accused of offences related to the Hillsborough disaster will be directed to return a not guilty verdict for one of the charges he faces. UK • 13 Mar 19
Hillsborough judge orders not guilty ruling on official Jurors in the trial of the former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary accused of offences related to the Hillsborough disaster will be directed to return a not guilty verdict for one of the charges he faces. UK • 13 Mar 19
'Lack of leadership' led to Hillsborough overcrowding Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield's lack of leadership and poor decision making led to overcrowding outside the ground on the day of the disaster, a policing expert has told a court. World • 04 Mar 19
'Lack of leadership' led to Hillsborough overcrowding Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield's lack of leadership and poor decision making led to overcrowding outside the ground on the day of the disaster, a policing expert has told a court. World • 04 Mar 19
Hillsborough trial told safety group assured by police Police assured a stadium safety group they would divert fans away from the terrace at Hillsborough if it became full, a former fire officer has told the trial of match commander David Duckenfield. UK • 21 Jan 19
Hillsborough trial told safety group assured by police Police assured a stadium safety group they would divert fans away from the terrace at Hillsborough if it became full, a former fire officer has told the trial of match commander David Duckenfield. UK • 21 Jan 19
Jury sworn in for trial of Hillsborough match commander A jury has been sworn in for the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield. UK • 15 Jan 19
Jury sworn in for trial of Hillsborough match commander A jury has been sworn in for the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield. UK • 15 Jan 19
Jury in Hillsborough trial due to be selected tomorrow A jury for the trial of the Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield is expected to be selected tomorrow after 68 potential jurors were excused. UK • 14 Jan 19
Jury in Hillsborough trial due to be selected tomorrow A jury for the trial of the Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield is expected to be selected tomorrow after 68 potential jurors were excused. UK • 14 Jan 19
Charges dropped against Hillsborough accused Former British police chief Norman Bettison will not be prosecuted over alleged lies he told following the Hillsborough disaster after charges against him were dropped. UK • 21 Aug 18
Charges dropped against Hillsborough accused Former British police chief Norman Bettison will not be prosecuted over alleged lies he told following the Hillsborough disaster after charges against him were dropped. UK • 21 Aug 18
Ex-police officer faces trial over Hillsborough deaths A former police officer who was in charge of police operations on the day of the Hillsborough disaster is to face trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 Liverpool supporters after a judge lifted a stay on his prosecution. Hillsborough • 29 Jun 18
Ex-police officer faces trial over Hillsborough deaths A former police officer who was in charge of police operations on the day of the Hillsborough disaster is to face trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 Liverpool supporters after a judge lifted a stay on his prosecution. Hillsborough • 29 Jun 18
Five men appear in court over Hillsborough disaster Five men charged with offences relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath have appeared in court and bailed until 6 September. News • 09 Aug 17
Five men appear in court over Hillsborough disaster Five men charged with offences relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath have appeared in court and bailed until 6 September. News • 09 Aug 17
UK ex-police chiefs charged over Hillsborough disaster Four former senior British policemen were among six people charged over the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster in England that killed 96 Liverpool football supporters. News • 28 Jun 17
UK ex-police chiefs charged over Hillsborough disaster Four former senior British policemen were among six people charged over the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster in England that killed 96 Liverpool football supporters. News • 28 Jun 17
Hillsborough investigators release CCTV images Detectives leading a criminal investigation into the Hillsborough disaster have appealed for 19 people seen in CCTV footage at the stadium to come forward. News • 24 Aug 16
Hillsborough investigators release CCTV images Detectives leading a criminal investigation into the Hillsborough disaster have appealed for 19 people seen in CCTV footage at the stadium to come forward. News • 24 Aug 16
Hillsborough fans unlawfully killed, finds jury The 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed, the inquest's jury has concluded. News • 26 Apr 16
Hillsborough fans unlawfully killed, finds jury The 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster were unlawfully killed, the inquest's jury has concluded. News • 26 Apr 16
Jury retires at Hillsborough disaster inquest The jury in the inquests into the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has retired to consider its verdict. News • 06 Apr 16
Jury retires at Hillsborough disaster inquest The jury in the inquests into the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has retired to consider its verdict. News • 06 Apr 16
Dalglish gives evidence at Hillsborough inquests Kenny Dalglish questioned at the inquests into the Hillsborough disaster about the behaviour of Liverpool fans and hooliganism. News • 19 Dec 14
Dalglish gives evidence at Hillsborough inquests Kenny Dalglish questioned at the inquests into the Hillsborough disaster about the behaviour of Liverpool fans and hooliganism. News • 19 Dec 14
Liverpool remembers Hillsborough tragedy A sombre memorial service has been held to mark 25 years since the Hillsborough disaster claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool football fans. News • 15 Apr 14
Liverpool remembers Hillsborough tragedy A sombre memorial service has been held to mark 25 years since the Hillsborough disaster claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool football fans. News • 15 Apr 14
Tears as 96 names read at Hillsborough inquests Names of each of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster have been read aloud in a powerful opening to the fresh inquests into their deaths. News • 01 Apr 14
Tears as 96 names read at Hillsborough inquests Names of each of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster have been read aloud in a powerful opening to the fresh inquests into their deaths. News • 01 Apr 14
