Hillsborough
Hillsborough cop charges dropped
Former South Yorkshire Police (SYP) chief inspector Sir Norman Bettison will face no charges over allegations that he lied following the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster.
The Troublemaker - Hillsborough accused in court bid to block prosecutions
Six people who face charges in relation to the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster are trying to block the trials from taking place.
‘The Sun is scum, we’re not delivering it,’ say Liverpool postal workers
Postal workers in Liverpool have refused to deliver material from the Sun newspaper in solidarity with the victims and families of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Home Office review sees Hillsborough families slam their treatment
A report into the experiences of families of people who died as a result of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster is a damning indictment of key institutions.
Hillsborough judge confirms any future trials can be held in Preston
The trials of six men charged in connection with the Hillsborough football disaster can be held at Preston Crown Court, a judge has ruled.
Hillsborough trial to go ahead
Trials of five people charged over the Hillsborough football disaster will go ahead after an initial court hearing on Wednesday of last week.
Top cop faces manslaughter trial for Hillsborough deaths
04 July 2017David Duckenfield has been charged with manslaughter by gross negligence in relation to the Hillsborough disaster
Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield charged with manslaughter
28 June 2017Former chief superintendent David Duckenfield has been charged with manslaughter by gross negligence in relation to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Five others have also been charged.
'We will support Grenfell fire victims,' says Hillsborough justice campaigner
27 June 2017The Grenfell Tower fire has had a huge impact on some of the people around the Hillsborough Justice Campaign (HJC). The HJC has pledged support to the families and survivors of Grenfell Tower and will offer any assistance we can.
Racist, lying bandwagon-jumper Nuttall should have stayed at Tranmere Rovers
15 February 2017Unlike Paul Nuttall, Roy Bentham was at the Hillsborough disaster that cost 96 Liverpool fans their lives. He responds to the Ukip leader's lies
Retired cops will not be disciplined over Hillsborough
17 January 2017Every former police officer under investigation over allegations of misconduct relating to the Hillsborough disaster will escape disciplinary proceedings.
Chopper close shave shows why offshore workers' fight for safety is needed
10 January 2017A helicopter shuttling workers between the Elgin and West Franklin platforms ran into difficulties resulting in the chopper coming inches away from falling into the sea, an offshore worker writes
Hillsborough documentary reveals more lies by state
13 December 2016The referee on duty during the Hillsborough football disaster has said his statement was changed to “give support” to “police actions”.
Inspiring calls to struggle open Marxism 2016 festival in London
30 June 2016The Marxism 2016 festival got underway in central London today, Thursday, bringing together socialists from across Britain and the rest of the world.
Same cops involved in Orgreave and Hillsborough are named
17 May 2016The senior police officers and solicitor involved in South Yorkshire Police’s (SYP) response to the Hillsborough disaster and the Battle of Orgreave have been named.
South Yorkshire Police stumble from crisis to crisis
10 May 2016The acting chief constable of South Yorkshire Police (SYP) has called for an “independent assessment of Orgreave”.
Hillsborough campaigners call for cops to be punished
03 May 2016South Yorkshire Police (SYP) is in crisis following the Hillsborough inquests. A jury last week found that 96 fans who died as a result of the 1989 football disaster were unlawfully killed. Former SYP chief superintendent David Duckenfield could face prosecution.
Hillsborough QC - can the cops offer justice for the 96?
03 May 2016Mark George QC represented families at the Hillsborough Inquests. He told Sadie Robinson that the police’s role is hostile to the working class, but that it can also be resisted
LETTERS: Hillsborough families show why we should never give up
03 May 2016I feel really sad for the families of the 96 killed at Hillsborough, having to go through 27 years of smears and lies. But they continued to fight and the top cop finally admitted he lied.
Outrage as Hillsborough cops told "You did a good Job"
28 April 2016South Yorkshire Police (SYP) officers did a "good job" in the 1980s, according to an organisation for retired officers.
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