Hillsborough disaster: Families of victims profoundly failed, police admit
January 31, 2023
A joint statement from the National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing says there were "profound failings" over the handling of the Hillsborough disaster and that "Policing got it badly wrong". Read More
Safe standing at football could be introduced this season
September 7, 2021
The House of Commons Library has released a paper, which looks at what has been said about introducing “safe standing” at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship. Read More
Hillsborough: 97th victim was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes
July 29, 2021
A Liverpool fan who suffered life-changing injuries during the Hillsborough disaster has been confirmed as the 97th victim, 32 years on. Read More
Hillsborough: Safety Officer fined
May 13, 2019
The CPS has announced that Graham Mackrell, former Sheffield Wednesday Club Secretary, has been sentenced to a fine of £6,500 and ordered to pay costs of £5,000 for his role in the Hillsborough disaster 30 years ago. Read More
Hillsborough disaster accused appear in crown court
September 7, 2017
The men sat in a glass-walled dock at Preston Crown Court in Lancashire. Read More
Hillsborough: accused appear in court
August 10, 2017
Five men charged over Hillsborough disaster including for health and safety charges. Read More
Safe standing – could it be coming to the Premier League?
August 3, 2017
SHP takes a looks at the details and health and safety issues around rail seating. Read More
More than 88% of Liverpool fans back ‘safe standing’
July 31, 2017
Liverpool fans through Spirit of Shankly poll back safe standing with rail seating. Read More
Hillsborough: lessons from a disaster
June 28, 2017
Safety and Health Practitioner assess the key issues that came out of the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster. Read More
Hillsborough manslaughter charges announced
June 28, 2017
Six individuals to be charged into Hillsborough disaster in 1989, CPS announce. Read More