A public inquiry into the clashes between police and striking miners at Orgreave will commence in autumn, aiming to uncover the truth behind the controversial events of June 1984. The inquiry, promised in Labour's election manifesto, follows years of campaigning from the Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acknowledged the long-lasting impact of the events on affected communities and emphasized the need to answer unresolved concerns. The inquiry will be chaired by the Bishop of Sheffield and will have the authority to compel testimony and examine police documentation.
The statutory inquiry, promised in Labour's election manifesto, will get to the bottom of one of the most controversial episodes in policing history.
Events at Orgreave had cast a shadow over communities in Yorkshire and other mining areas. The violent scenes raised concerns that have been left unanswered for decades.
The inquiry, which will have the powers to compel people to provide evidence, will be chaired by the Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox, the Bishop of Sheffield.
Campaigners want to find out who was responsible for organizing and ordering the deployment of multiple police forces, including mounted police armed with truncheons, shields and dogs.
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