'Hollow' Hillsborough apology 'beggars belief'
Summary
Families of Hillsborough disaster victims are upset with the South Yorkshire Police's apology for wrongly stating that all victims died suddenly without suffering. Trevor and Jenni Hicks, who lost two daughters in the tragedy, want the police to correct the official court records. The police apologized but have not committed to any actions to correct the records.Key Facts
- Trevor and Jenni Hicks want court records corrected for their daughters who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
- South Yorkshire Police issued an apology, admitting errors but not committing to a court hearing.
- The records suggested the victims died quickly based on a "30 second rule," which has been proven wrong by new evidence.
- The Hillsborough Independent Panel report and later inquests showed the victims suffered for an extended period.
- Trevor Hicks criticized the police for not taking corrective action despite acknowledging their mistake.
- South Yorkshire Police's Chief Constable stated that the case would not be defended if it occurred today.
- The campaign event was attended by various politicians who supported the Hicks family's call for action.
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