The Audio Long Read From the archive: The great betrayal: how the Hillsborough families were failed by the justice system
Apr 15, 2025
The podcast delves into the relentless pursuit of justice by the Hillsborough families, highlighting their 32-year struggle against systemic failures and emotional turmoil. It explores the transformative power of family narratives in legal proceedings and the societal implications of the tragedy. The heart-wrenching personal toll on the victims' families is poignantly examined, alongside their fights against a seemingly indifferent judicial system. The ongoing quest for accountability and reform remains a central theme.
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Hilda Hammond's Naivety
- Hilda Hammond believed authorities would find the truth about the Hillsborough disaster and hold those responsible accountable.
- Instead, South Yorkshire police initiated a campaign of lies, compounding the families' trauma.
The Core Issue
- The Hillsborough disaster's core issue was police negligence, not fan behavior.
- Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield's lie about fans forcing a gate formed the basis of a lasting injustice.
Systemic Failure
- After 32 years, no one was held accountable for the 97 deaths at Hillsborough, nor the subsequent police cover-up.
- The legal system failed to provide justice, leading families to advocate for reform, including a Hillsborough Law.