http://hillsborough.liverpoolecho.co.uk/ To the people who loved them, they were always more than just a number. And when the new Hillsborough inquests began, their families were finally able to share with the world warm and cherished memories of the 96 precious souls who had been taken from them in 1989: their lives, loves, passions, hopes and dreams. After eleven profoundly moving days filled with painful tears and affectionate laughter, the Coroner addressed the jury, saying: “It’s been both very upsetting and yet uplifting, has it not?” while Michael Mansfield QC, representing families, suggested the tributes “provided a permanent testament to the dignity of the human spirit”. As many courageously delivering the heartfelt tributes pointed out, no amount of words could truly do justice to those lost but we republish some of them here in respectful honour of their memory. Rest In Peace. You’ll Never Walk Alone.
I named it to keep it quiet until today but yes go ahead and rename as a lot of posts are on the way.
All is quiet in court as the conclusions set to be delivered. Andy Gill Reporter, BBC North West Tonight Posted at11:04 The usher is saying court will begin a few moments and warns for mobiles to be switched off. Court is now much quieter.
QUESTION 1: Basic facts of the disaster Posted at11:08 Do you agree with the following statement which is intended to summarise the basic facts of the Disaster: “Ninety-six 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.” Yes.
Decisions coming in now, yeses so far but we all know what the main question is, well they're all main questions but it's the one they've taken the most time over
QUESTION 2: Police planning for the semi-final match Posted at11:09 Was there any error or omission in police planning or 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? Yes or no Yes
QUESTION 3: Policing of the match and the situation at the turnstiles Posted at11:10 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? Yes or no. Yes.
QUESTION 4: Policing of the match and the crush on the terrace Posted at11:11 Was there any error or omission by commanding officers which caused or contributed to the crush on the terrace? Yes or no. Yes
QUESTION 5: The opening of the gates Posted at11:12 When the order was given to open the exit gates at the Leppings Lane end of the stadium, was there any error or omission by the commanding officers in the control box which caused or contributed to the crush on the terrace? Yes or no. Yes.
BreakingQUESTION 6: Determination on unlawful killing issue Posted at11:13Breaking Are you satisfied, so that you are sure, that those who died in the disaster were unlawfully killed? Yes or no. Yes
And a cherry... QUESTION 7: Behaviour of the supporters Posted at11:14 Was there any behaviour on the part of the football supporters which caused or contributed to the dangerous situation at the Leppings Lane turnstiles? Yes or no. No. Was there any behaviour on the part of the football supporters which may have caused or contributed to the dangerous situation at the Leppings Lane turnstiles? Yes or no. No.