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The IOPC found a pattern of deep complacency and blaming fans, with 12 officers named for gross misconduct.
The report names a dozen officers who would have faced gross misconduct, highlighting leadership and accountability failures at the time.
Families call the outcome a bitter injustice, saying no one is held to account despite serious police failings.

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The IOPC says 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct hearings on the Hillsborough day if still serving.
The report notes the investigation exposed efforts to shift blame onto Liverpool supporters.
Some senior officers from a second force may have helped undermine truth and justice according to the IOPC.
Retired officers avoided disciplinary action because investigations began after their retirements.
Only Graham Mackrell, not an officer, was convicted in connection with Hillsborough safety failures.
The IOPC highlighted a ‘narrow’ investigation by West Midlands Police as a critical shortcoming.
The report mentions new findings on how fans were blamed and the truth about the disaster.
IOPC deputy director general Kathie Cashell described the outcome as a bitter injustice for families.
The IOPC confirmed multiple officers would have faced accusations of gross misconduct related to actions on the day.
The report covers the Hillsborough case and Operation Resolve investigations dating back to 2012.

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The IOPC says 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases if still serving, but none face action now.
Most affected officers were with South Yorkshire police; a few were from West Midlands police.
The report lists 110 complaints upheld or cases to answer against former officers.
The Hillsborough investigation followed four decades of seeking justice for victims.
Families welcomed some findings but objected to the limited number of gross misconduct conclusions.
The IOPC supports the Hillsborough Law to require candour from officials.
Duckenfield would have faced multiple gross misconduct allegations, including his lie during the disaster.
The report confirms other senior officers would have faced misconduct for failing to manage the response.
The IOPC report highlights a broader call for accountability and transparency.

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The IOPC will publish its report on Hillsborough actions by police during and after the 1989 disaster on Tuesday.
The Hillsborough tragedy occurred during an FA Cup semifinal at Hillsborough Stadium, causing 97 deaths in 1989.
Inquests in 2016 found those who died were unlawfully killed, following decades of campaigning by bereaved families.
IOPC reportedly told families in March that officers did not have a case to answer for misconduct due to standards at the time.
The Hillsborough disaster remains the worst stadium tragedy in British sporting history.
The report’s release follows years of campaigning by families seeking accountability.
Inquests and official inquiries have shaped the narrative around police candour and accountability.
The Hillsborough inquiry has spanned more than a decade of investigation.
Families and public interest push for full candour from policing authorities.
The report's publication date marks a critical milestone in addressing the disaster's legacy.

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