An inquiry into the police violence against striking miners at Orgreave in 1984 has been announced, recognizing the long fight for justice by trade unionists. The brutal treatment of miners and the subsequent discrediting of police evidence highlight a significant miscarriage of justice. Chaired by Pete Wilcox, the inquiry seeks to reveal obscured truths about police conduct during the strike. This accountability is essential to restore public trust in policing, especially in light of events like the Hillsborough disaster. The inquiry is also a triumph for media efforts closely linked to the campaign for justice.
The inquiry, chaired by Pete Wilcox, the bishop of Sheffield, will aim to bring long-hidden truths about the policing of the strike into the light.
Policing by consent, by definition, rests on trust, not brute force. To be worthy of public confidence, forces must be willing to learn, and be held accountable for wrongdoing.
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