HILLSBOROUGH campaigners are calling for a revamp of the coroner’s system.

Relatives who lost loved ones in the 1989 football disaster want to prevent a repeat of the controversial hearings held in Sheffield.

Dr Stefan Popper ruled only events up to 3.15pm could be covered as it was considered those who died had already sustained their fatal injuries. But, evidence later emerged that many who were crushed were still alive after this cut-off point.

Today, Trevor Hicks, who lost his two daughters believes the coroner’s system is obstructive and needs modernising.

He said: “It needs revamping.

“Twenty-two years ago, the rules meant the coroner couldn't do as he wished with the inquiry into the deaths.

“I would have liked to see a system where fans don’t have to chivy and chase for every tiny little detail and things happen in due process.”

And another e-petition was launched this week by Anne Williams, who lost her son Kevin, 15.

She wants a new inquest after she amassed compelling evidence Kevin was alive 45 minutes later, at 4pm.

So far, she has been repeatedly denied a new inquest by the Attorney General.

The petition has already gathered over 1,000 signatures.