Crown Prosecution Service announce that six people will face charges over the 1989 Hillsborough disaster

The transcript outlines the decision to charge six individuals with criminal offenses following a thorough investigation. David Duckenfield faces manslaughter charges for the deaths of 95 people during a disaster. Norman Bettison is charged with misconduct in public office for alleged lies about his involvement in the aftermath. Graham Mackrell faces charges for safety violations. Peter Metcalf, Donald Denton, and Alan Foster are charged with perverting the course of justice by altering witness statements. The defendants, except Duckenfield, are scheduled to appear in court.

What was David Duckenfield charged with in relation to the disaster?

• Perverting the course of justice

• Safety violations

• Manslaughter by gross negligence

• Misconduct in public office

Why couldn't charges be brought against David Duckenfield for the manslaughter of Anthony Bland?

• Lack of evidence

• Time limitations imposed by law

• Anthony Bland was not a casualty

• The case was already closed

What was Norman Bettison accused of in relation to the Hillsborough disaster?

• Manslaughter by gross negligence

• Perverting the course of justice

• Safety violations

• Misconduct in public office

What safety-related charges were brought against Graham Henry Mackrell?

• Misconduct in public office

• Perverting the course of justice

• Manslaughter by gross negligence

• Contravening a safety certificate

What was Peter Metcalf charged with in relation to witness statements?

• Misconduct in public office

• Manslaughter by gross negligence

• Perverting the course of justice

• Safety violations