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Hillsborough inquest has reached a decision on all questions relating to the deaths of 96 football fans

An inquest jury examining the case of the deaths of 96 football fans in the Hillsborough disaster...



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Hillsborough inquest has reached a decision on all questions relating to the deaths of 96 football fans

An inquest jury examining the case of the deaths of 96 football fans in the Hillsborough disaster, has come to a decision on all questions relating to the fatalities.

Jurors have crucially reached a decision on whether or not the supporters were unlawfully killed, having been previously unable to come to an agreement on the matter.

The decisions will be announced tomorrow at 11am to enable all families to be able to attend the announcement of the verdict.

Last week they indicated they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, but the coroner said today he would accept a majority verdict.

The jury has indicated that at least seven of the nine members agree.

The fans died at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest - held at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium - on 15 April 1989. Thousands were crushed after police authorised the opening of another gate which allowed more supporters to enter the already crowded teraces.

With more than 800 witnesses giving evidence, this two-year inquest into the 1989 tragedy stands as the longest running jury in British legal history.

During the inquest, family members used personal portraits to issue emotional tributes to the victims. The original inquest verdict of accidental death was quashed in 2012 after evidence suggested more lives might have been saved had the emergency response been more effective.

In all, fourteen questions were presented before the jury, and they must also record the time and cause of death for each of the Liverpool fans who died.

The questions touch on areas such as whether failings by Sheffild Wednesday FC or the behaviour of fans contributed to 'dangerous situation' at Hillsborough. 

The jury will also answer on the actions of South Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Police and whether any "error of omission ... caused or contributed to the loss of lives".

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