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MichaelA:
http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=327395.0
Tsar Kastik:
David Duckenfield will receive public funding to fight any prosecution for the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 football fans at Hillsborough.
The match commander at the 1989 disaster cannot be charged unless a stay of prosecution - imposed following legal proceedings in 2000 - is lifted.
At a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice, a judge ruled the former chief superintendent, now 73, qualifies for legal representation.
The costs will be met by the taxpayer.
South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Billings last month refused to pay Mr Duckenfield's legal costs.
The stay of prosecution has been in force since a private action was brought by the families of those who lost relatives during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's ground on 15 April 1989.
Mr Duckenfield, who has now retired, has sought funding to oppose attempts by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to get that stay of prosecution lifted.
He also wanted financial assistance, "if necessary", for the costs of his "defence on the charges" if they are ultimately brought.
The CPS application was originally due to be heard in January, but will now be considered in late February at a venue yet to be decided.
Five others have been charged in relation to the Hillsborough disaster, with trials scheduled for Preston Crown Court. All five have not yet entered pleas.
A total of 96 Liverpool fans were fatally crushed during the stadium disaster but, for legal reasons, charges cannot be brought over the death of the final victim, Tony Bland, since he died four years later.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-42226608
McrRed:
I, truly, do not understand our legal system.
Tsar Kastik:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-43153699
Hillsborough investigators are considering whether charges will be brought against two more suspects.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the suspects are from West Midlands Police, which investigated the aftermath of the disaster.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is also reviewing evidence relating to three former South Yorkshire Police officers.
Ninety-six Liverpool fans died as a result of the crush on 15 April 1989.
The CPS said it expects to announce within the next three weeks whether charges will be brought against the two suspects from West Midlands Police.
Officials are due to make a decision on whether the three former South Yorkshire Police officers will be referred to the CPS so criminal charges can be considered.
The 96 Liverpool fans died as a result of the crush at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium on 15 April 1989 before the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
Six people, including match commander and former Ch Supt David Duckenfield, are already facing charges related to the disaster and its aftermath.
The IOPC was previously known as the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
Tsar Kastik:
https://policeconduct.gov.uk/news/three-former-south-yorkshire-police-officers-will-not-be-referred-cps-hillsborough-allegations
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