A CHESTER mum whose teenage son was crushed at the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium tragedy has won a debate at Westminster into his death.
Anne Williams, of Newtown, has long campaigned for a fresh inquest for Kevin, 15, who lost his life on the Leppings Lane terraces in Sheffield.
Now Westminster Hall will host a discussion about the teenager’s case on February 22.
It follows Mrs Williams’ government e-petition gaining 118,000 signatures, including Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, England striker Wayne Rooney and singer Boy George.
The original inquest ruled all the victims were dead by 3.15pm on the day of the disaster, but witnesses have told Mrs Williams Kevin was alive until at least 4pm.
Chester MP Stephen Mosley, who has backed Mrs Williams’ campaign, said: “I am delighted for Mrs Williams we have been able to obtain a debate that will allow us to ensure the Attorney General is aware of the strength of concern that exists surrounding the legitimacy of the original 1991 inquest.”
The Hillsborough Justice Campaign said: “We are pleased the debate for a new inquest for Kevin Williams is to be held.
“Let’s hope this debate forcefully highlights why Kevin Williams’ rights were denied and a new inquest is recommended.”
The debate will be responded to by the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP, and will take place on Wednesday, February 22 at 2.30pm in the House of Commons.
It is just one part of the 23-year campaign for justice for the 96 who lost their lives in the disaster and runs parallel to the Hillsborough Independent Panel, which is due to report its findings in May.
Mrs Williams will submit a formal request for a new inquest to be held to the Attorney General in the summer after the panel’s report is released.
