Today's long awaited release of the Hillsborough files and apology from David Cameron is hopefully the beginning of the end of a long road for the families of the 96 fans who died. It is clear the police and emergency services engaged in a process of backside covering - including influencing the inquests.
It is hard to see anything other than criminal charges for those involved.
Nick Clegg first demanded the release of the documents over a year ago and I pondered later that their release may have only happened as a result of the more open style of government resulting from coalition - making it easier for the public to influence political leaders.
If so, let's hope it continues with a more open attitude by public officials across government in future - whoever is in power.
It is hard to see anything other than criminal charges for those involved.
Nick Clegg first demanded the release of the documents over a year ago and I pondered later that their release may have only happened as a result of the more open style of government resulting from coalition - making it easier for the public to influence political leaders.
If so, let's hope it continues with a more open attitude by public officials across government in future - whoever is in power.
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