| Description | There were 5 charges brought against Chief Superintendent David Duckenfield and 1 against Superintendent Bernard Murray. This series contains papers concerning those charges, with copies of the charges, drafts and notes.
Duckenfield:
Charge 1: Neglect of duty to acquaint himself with aspects of planning and personal preparation that was required for the role of commanding officers for the FA Cup Semi Final at Hillsborough Stadium. (e.g. failed to account the advice and instructions of documentation, layout and geography of Hillsborough, failure to visit the ground before approving the Operational Order, failure to understand the duties and responsible of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club staff and officials).
Charge 2: Neglect of duty to monitor crowd density in Pens 3 and 4, Leppings Lane Terraces at Hillsborough Stadium
Charge 3: Neglect of duty to take action to alleviate overcrowding within Pens 3 and 4, Leppings Lane Terraces at Hillsborough Stadium
Charge 4: Neglect of duty to take action for the direction of the movement of supporters who entered Hillsborough Stadium through Leppings Lane Gate C. to endure the safety of the persons within Hillsborough Stadium.
Charge 5: Acted in a manner likely to discredit the reputation of South Yorkshire Police by failing to disclose he had ordered for the Leepings Lane gates to be opened.
Murray:
Charge 1: Neglect of duty to take action for the direction of the movement of supporters who entered Hillsborough Stadium through Leppings Lane Gate C. to endure the safety of the persons within Hillsborough Stadium. |