UK Government Commits to Hillsborough Charter, Acknowledging Past Injustices
The UK government has signed the Hillsborough Charter, acknowledging the "multiple injustices" suffered by the victims of the 1989 soccer stadium disaster in Sheffield, England. The charter aims to prevent similar tragedies in the future and includes a "duty of candour" for policing in England and Wales. The government's response follows a 2017 report that made recommendations for transparent and public-interest actions by public bodies. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters and remains the worst sports disaster in British history.