Hillsborough

[Sarb]

The only logical outcome. I had feared that the IPCC would washover this and let him off the hook but I'm glad they haven't. Was listening to Margaret Aspinall on 5live this morning. The woman is an absolute inspiration

[Vermilion]

Bettisons Lawyers saying it was an 'unfair' investigation by the IPCC.

[Neil Young]

Hillsborough disaster: IPCC report on Bettison allegations



Sir Norman is the subject of two IPCC investigations

Sir Norman Bettison would have a "case to answer for gross misconduct" for actions following the publication of the Hillsborough report if he was still a serving officer, the IPCC has found.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission found the former chief constable "attempted to manipulate the public perception".

The watchdog concluded Sir Norman had a case to answer for discreditable conduct and abuse of authority.

He resigned last year.

Deborah Glass, deputy chair of the IPCC, said: "It was the IPCC's view at the start of the investigation, as it was the view of his Police Authority, that Sir Norman's actions, if proven, fell so far short of what is expected of a chief constable that dismissal would be justified.

"The evidence uncovered during the investigation supports that view.

"While we cannot bring this case to misconduct proceedings, we can publish the evidence and our conclusions, so that the public can judge for themselves."

The investigation related to the period following the publication of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report, which laid bare police attempts to shift the blame for the tragedy to the victims.

While serving with the South Yorkshire force, Sir Norman was a key figure in compiling its report into how it handled the aftermath of the tragedy.

A separate IPCC investigation into his conduct at that time is ongoing but Sir Norman has always denied being involved in any cover-up.

Last autumn, following his resignation as chief constable, the West Yorkshire Police Authority asked the IPCC to investigate whether he had tried to interfere with its inquiries into his role at Hillsborough.

The IPCC report concluded while he had not tried to prevent the referral from happening he had "attempted to manipulate the public perception of the referral process for his own self-interest."

When he resigned last October, five months before his scheduled retirement, Sir Norman said he would co-operate fully with the IPCC investigations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-21963343

[Fivex]

From BBC:

BREAKING NEWS:Police watchdog finds case to answer for gross misconduct against Sir Norman Bettison over Hillsborough complaints

[Tee]

Thats sad news. RIP John Glover. YNWA

[Chazza]

luke traynor @ltraynormirror
very sad news today. One of the leading hillsborough family campaigners john glover, who lost son ian, has died after fighting cancer.

Rip Y.N.W.A

[Red_Polo]

Hillsborough inquest hearing date set

A hearing to decide the date and location of a fresh inquest into the deaths of the 96 Hillsborough victims will take place next month.

A new inquest was ordered in December when a panel of three High Court judges quashed the original accidental death verdicts.

The Liverpool fans died as a result of a crush in a 1989 FA Cup semi-final.

The original inquest was held in Sheffield but families want the new hearing held elsewhere.

Hillsborough Family Support Group chairman Trevor Hicks, whose teenage daughters Sarah and Victoria died in the disaster, has said previously the families do not want the inquest held in the city again as "it didn't serve us well on the last occasion".

A change to the Coroners Act announced in February means inquests can be held anywhere in England and Wales, if it is in the best interest of the bereaved family and others, such as witnesses.

The preliminary hearing to set the date and location of the new inquest will take place in London on 25 April.

Lord Justice Goldring, who sat on the trial of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor's killers, has been appointed the coroner.

A report compiled by the Hillsborough Independent Panel found up to 41 of the 96 who died could potentially have been saved if they had received treatment earlier.

The victims' families have always challenged the original inquest, which concluded all the victims were dead or brain dead 15 minutes after the game had kicked off at 15:00.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-21897184

[Chazza]

Luke Traynor @LTraynorMirror
Daily Mirror wins the Cudlipp award for two decades of campaigning over Hillsborough. Dedicated to the families.

[ChesterDave]

Its staggering to think that he would be stupid enough to put that in writing given his position.

Also, He is a complete ********.

[Assassin]

Your right complete & utter cunts is much more appropriate.

Cheers

Rach

I hope the families get closure and I hope those who covered up the truth get what they deserve

[SERVO2]

Thats not very lady like. However, I whole heartedly agree with you

Your right complete & utter cunts is much more appropriate.

Cheers

Rach

[Assassin]

****ing ****s!

Thats not very lady like. However, I whole heartedly agree with you

[SERVO2]

****ing ****s!

[Kenneth]

An interesting insight into the modern attitude of South Yorkshire police. It seems to be the same as the old one.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-21553946

22 February 2013 Last updated at 20:21
Police chief email accuses Hillsborough group of lying


David Crompton made the comments in an email days before the publication of the Hillsborough report in September.

He said the families' "version of certain events has become 'the truth' even though it isn't".

Mr Crompton apologised for any offence caused but has not specified what falsehoods he was referring to.

Mr Crompton emailed the force's Assistant Chief Constable Andy Holt and head of media Mark Thompson on 8 September, four days before the Hillsborough Independent Panel Report was released.

The email has been released by the county's police and crime commissioner, Shaun Wright, following a Freedom of Information request.

'We'll be roadkill'
In the email, Mr Crompton asked for a meeting with Mr Holt and Mr Thompson to discuss launching a web page about Hillsborough with links to documents including previous apologies and memos.

He said: "We then publicise it on Twitter. In effect it amounts to the case for the defence.

"One thing is certain - the Hillsborough Campaign for Justice will be doing their version... in fact their version of certain events has become 'the truth' even though it isn't.

"I just have the feeling that the media 'machine' favours the families and not us, so we need to be a bit more innovative in our response to have a fighting chance otherwise we will just be roadkill."


The email was released by the new police and crime commissioner
Police Commissioner Wright said he had informed the Independent Police Complaints Commission and the home secretary of the existence of the email and was "disappointed at the use of such language".

In a statement, Mr Crompton said: "It was never intended to cause any offence and I apologise if it has done so.

"Nor was it intended to challenge the integrity and views of those who lost loved ones in the Hillsborough disaster.

"Following the publication of the panel's report I said in the most forthright terms that I supported the findings and that is still my position."

The BBC asked South Yorkshire Police what Mr Crompton's intentions were at the time he wrote the email and what he thought the families had been untruthful about, but was told he was unavailable for further comment.

Margaret Aspinall, who lost her son James at Hillsborough, said: "I think it's an absolute disgrace.

"We have been used to nasty comments in the past anyway so it doesn't surprise me whatsoever."

She said she did not accept Mr Crompton's apology.

[shanks69]

bbc 1 north west at 7.30 inside out,trevor hicks meets the policeman who tried to save one of his daughters.