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MILESTONE REACHED FOR ORGREAVE ENQUIRY South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed confirmation that the Home Office has now agreed the Terms of Reference for the Public Inquiry into the events at the Orgreave Coking plant, paving the way for the long awaited investigation to finally progress. On 18 June 1984, during the Miners’ Strike, police and striking miners clashed at the former pit site in Orgreave, Rotherham. Ninety five miners were arrested, all of whom were later cleared when the subsequent trials collapsed in court. For decades, miners,
their families, and for the Orgreave communities across Inquiry marks a crucial South Yorkshire have milestone on the long sought answers about road to justice for what happened that the miners and their day and the police families. For more than handling of events. 40 years, they have Campaigners from carried the weight of the Orgreave Truth what happened at and Justice Campaign Orgreave. have long fought for “The progress that an inquiry, supported has now been made throughout by Mayor means we can finally Oliver Coppard. Today’s begin to uncover confirmation that the the full truth of what Inquiry will now begin happened that day. I marks a significant know the leadership of step toward securing the Bishop of Sheffield, long overdue truth and the Rt Rev Pete Wilcox, transparency for those will guarantee the affected. Inquiry is grounded South Yorkshire’s Mayor in compassion and Oliver Coppard said: fairness as it seeks to “The agreement of the provide answers to Terms of Reference those whose lives were
shaped by the events of 18 June 1984. “We owe it to the miners, to their families, and to our communities to ensure their voices are heard. My hope is that the Inquiry moves at pace and delivers the clarity, accountability, and sense of justice that has been denied for far too long. I am also pressing for it to be fully funded by Government – because the cost of justice should never fall on the people of South Yorkshire alone.” Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kilvinder Vigurs, said: “Today is an important moment for our region and for
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all those who have campaigned tirelessly for the truth. Agreeing the Terms of Reference allows the Inquiry to get underway, giving miners and their families the opportunity they deserve to have their experiences heard and respected. “The Inquiry is about openness and candour to secure the truth and rebuilding trust. While we hope the Government funds the Inquiry to avoid it coming at the expense of local resources, we will work closely with national officials and South Yorkshire Police to support the process in full.”
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