Statement on Hillsborough: 12 February 2014
12 February 2014
Home Secretary, Theresa May, made a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 12 February 201 on the Hillsborough Stadium tragedy. Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition
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Related Information
The Hillsborough Independent Panel published its report on 12 September 2012 and a copy of the report can be found on the Hillsborough Independent Panel website.
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