Report on actions of police at H'boro 'out next month'

WATCHDOG WILL GIVE FIRST SIGHT TO FAMILIES OF THE 97

- By LIAM THORP ECHO Political Editor

A REPORT into the actions of police during and after the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed will be published next month.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been investigating South Yorkshire Police over its actions related to the disaster since 2012.

In March, the families of the Hillsborough victims were told no officers would face misconduct proceedings because legislation in place at the time of the tragedy did not require a duty of candour for officers.

Last month, a historic new Hillsborough Law was laid before Parliament after decades of campaigning by the families. The new law will enforce a legally binding duty of candour on public officials.