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Hicks Family Fights for Justice in Hillsborough Tragedy

2/10/2026

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Jenni Hicks and Trevor Hicks campaign to correct the official court records for their daughters, Sarah and Victoria, who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, arguing the records describe 'swift and sudden deaths' while evidence shows prolonged suffering, and they advocate a Hicks Rule.
South Yorkshire Police has not agreed to a new hearing.
Chief Constable Lauren Poultney expressed regret over past errors but did not commit to a hearing.

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Story summary

Jenni Hicks and Trevor Hicks campaign to correct the official court records for their daughters, Sarah and Victoria, who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, arguing the records describe 'swift and sudden deaths' while evidence shows prolonged suffering, and they advocate a Hicks Rule.
South Yorkshire Police has not agreed to a new hearing.
Chief Constable Lauren Poultney expressed regret over past errors but did not commit to a hearing.