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Hillsborough Disaster: Decades-Long Fight for Justice and Reform

The Hillsborough disaster in 1989 led to the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans, initially blamed on the victims. As evidence of police negligence and cover-ups emerged, verdicts were overturned, sparking a long fight for justice. Despite some criminal charges, accountability has been elusive, with calls for systemic reforms like the 'Hillsborough Law' recently rejected by the UK government.