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In memory of the 96 who died 31 years ago today, their families @LOU15E_96 @Sue14Roberts who fought for so long for justice and the survivors who were vilified @RichieG_LFC @AdrianTempany here is a reminder of the 14 jury verdicts that set the record straight: Qs 1 to 4 first
Q1 jury agreed that 96 people died as a result of the disaster at Hillsborough Stadium on 15 April 1989 due to crushing in the central pens of the Leppings Lane terrace, following the admission of a large number of supporters to the stadium through exit gates'."
Q2:
"Was there any error or omission in police planning and preparation for the semi-final match on 15 April 1989 which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation that developed on the day of the match?"
Was your answer, madam, "yes"?
FOREWOMAN: It was.
"Was there any error or omission in police planning and preparation for the semi-final match on 15 April 1989 which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation that developed on the day of the match?"
Was your answer, madam, "yes"?
FOREWOMAN: It was.
Jury added:
"There were major omissions in the 1989 Op order, inc: specific instructions for managing crowds outside the LLane turnstiles; specific instructions as to how pens were filled & monitored; specific instructions as to who wd be resp for the monitoring of the pens."
"There were major omissions in the 1989 Op order, inc: specific instructions for managing crowds outside the LLane turnstiles; specific instructions as to how pens were filled & monitored; specific instructions as to who wd be resp for the monitoring of the pens."
"Q3:
"Was there any error or omission in policing on the day of the match which caused or contributed to a dangerous situation developing at the Leppings Lane turnstiles?"
Was your answer "yes"?
FOREWOMAN: It was.
"Was there any error or omission in policing on the day of the match which caused or contributed to a dangerous situation developing at the Leppings Lane turnstiles?"
Was your answer "yes"?
FOREWOMAN: It was.
Jury added:
1. "Police response to the increasing crowds at
L Lane was slow and uncoordinated. The road closure and sweep of fans exacerbated the situation. No filter cordons were placed in L Lane. 1/2
1. "Police response to the increasing crowds at
L Lane was slow and uncoordinated. The road closure and sweep of fans exacerbated the situation. No filter cordons were placed in L Lane. 1/2
2. No contingency plans were made for the sudden arrival of a large number of fans. Attempts to close the perimeter gates were made too late."
"Question 4: "Was there any error or omission by commanding officers which caused or contributed to the crush on the terrace?" Was your answer "yes"?
FOREWOMAN: It was.
FOREWOMAN: It was.
Jury added:
1. "Commanding officers should have ordered the closure of the central tunnel before the opening of gate C was requested, as pens 3 and 4 were full. Commanding officers should have requested the number of fans still to enter the stadium after 2.30 pm. 1/2
1. "Commanding officers should have ordered the closure of the central tunnel before the opening of gate C was requested, as pens 3 and 4 were full. Commanding officers should have requested the number of fans still to enter the stadium after 2.30 pm. 1/2
Commanding officers failed to recognise that pens 3 and 4 were at capacity before gate C was opened. Commanding officers failed to order the closure of the tunnel as gate C was opened."
