Discussion: Critical assessment of evidence related to the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium disaster, UK

摘要

The contributor is grateful to Dr Dickie for writing the paper on the Hillsborough terraces as they existed at the time of the 1989 disaster (Dickie, 2018). Due to his extensive track record in studying and experimenting with crowd pressures, he has unique and unrivalled experience and expertise in the subject. In his paper, Dr Dickie identifies three major deficiencies relating to the terrace barriers at Hillsborough. These are 1. the layout of the barriers 2. the height of at least one barrier 3. the strength of the barriers.All of these issues were non-compliant with the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) that was current at the time (Home Office, 1986). Together, these three issues had a primary role in generating the extent of the tragic loss of life that occurred.