Hillsborough inquiry interim report

Title

Hillsborough inquiry interim report

Genre

Interview

TX Date

4 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:46

Description

Former Sports Minister Denis Howell (who was at the game) comments on the interim report from the inquiry into the Hillsborough stadium disdaster (15/04/89). Comments on police being blamed and various suggestions for improved safety in the future including all-seated stadia as the Football Supporters Bill is debated. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Denis Howell

Keywords

Association football; Hooliganism; Policing practice; Safety; Sheffield; Football stadiums; Public inquiries; Liverpool Football Club; Disasters (events); Nottingham Forest Football Club; Hillsborough Stadium disaster (1989); Lord Justice Taylor

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