Hillsborough Inquiry

The Hillsborough Inquiry was an investigation into the deadly stadium crowd crush that occurred on April 15, 1989, during an FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. It uncovered how police mismanagement, poor stadium design, and inadequate safety measures contributed to the tragedy, where 96 fans lost their lives. The inquiry also addressed false police claims blaming fans, and it led to significant reforms in stadium safety standards and policing practices in the UK, aiming to prevent similar tragedies in the future.