Hillsborough - The Truth
Hillsborough - The Truth This is the definitive, unique account of the disaster in which 96 men, women and children were killed, hundreds injured and thousands traumatised. It details the appalling treatment endured by the bereaved and survivors in the immediate aftermath, the inhumanity of the identification process and the vilification of fans in the national and international media. In 2012, Phil Scraton was primary author of the ground-breaking report published by the Hillsborough Independent Panel following its new research into thousands of documents disclosed by all agencies involved. Against a backdrop of almost three decades of persistent struggle by bereaved families and survivors, in this new edition he reflects on the Panels in-depth work, its revelatory findings and their unprecedented impact, an unreserved apology from the Prime Minister; new criminal investigations; the Independent Police Complaints Commissions largest-ever inquiry; the quashing of 9...
