Hillsborough Disaster Police Misconduct Findings

An investigation by the United Kingdom — Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has found that 12 police officers, including then-chief constable Peter Wright and match commander Hillsborough disaster of United Kingdom — South Yorkshire Police, would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" and "concerted efforts" to blame United Kingdom — Liverpool supporters. The report also upheld or found cases to answer for misconduct in 92 complaints. However, due to laws at the time, no officers will face disciplinary action as they had retired before investigations began in 2012. The IOPC criticized United Kingdom — South Yorkshire Police's preparation, response, and subsequent attempts to deflect blame, causing distress to bereaved families. United Kingdom — West Midlands Police was also found to have conducted a biased and narrow investigation. The findings reinforce previous conclusions that United Kingdom — Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed and not responsible for the disaster. The only conviction related to the probes was Hillsborough disaster, former Sheffield Wednesday F.C. club secretary, for safety failings. The lack of accountability for the officers involved has been described as a "bitter injustice" by affected families and survivors.