Hillsborough 20th Anniversary Service

Liverpool supporters sang You'll Never Walk Alone at Anfield on April 15 2009 for Hillsborough disaster victims.

Kop Attendance at Service

29,000 people filled Anfield stands with families and fans supporting Hillsborough victims after 20 years.

Andy Burnham's Speech

Andy Burnham, Labour's culture secretary, spoke at the service but faced boos when he claimed victims would never be forgotten.

Kop Chants for Justice

Kop fans shouted 'Justice for the 96' after Burnham's speech, demanding action on Hillsborough cover-up.

“Justice for the 96”

Government Response

Burnham urged Gordon Brown to act on Kop's demands, leading to a Hillsborough Independent Panel in 2009.

2012 Hillsborough Verdicts

In 2012, police and emergency services were found guilty of 'unlawful killing' for 96 victims after Hillsborough disaster.

Cameron's Apology

Tory prime minister David Cameron apologized to families and Liverpool fans for Hillsborough cover-up in 2012.

Kop's Impact

Margaret Aspinall credited Kop chants with changing government policy and securing justice for Hillsborough victims.

“We would never, ever have got the verdicts of 'unlawful killing'”

2016 Verdicts

In 2:016, 96 victims were officially declared 'unlawful killing' with fans exonerated from blame.

Five-Year Impact

Five years later, Burnham thanked Kop for pushing for justice and changing government policy on Hillsborough.

Long-Term Change

Kop chants led to government action on Hillsborough justice after 20 years of silence.