Hillsborough Independent Panel: Independent of government on Hillsborough research

A spokesman for the Hillsborough Independent Panel reaffirms independence from government:

"Following recent media coverage of the Cabinet Office's decision to appeal the release of Cabinet Office papers concerning the Hillsborough disaster, the Hillsborough Independent Panel affirms its independence of government in carrying out its research, publishing an analytical report and establishing a comprehensive public archive of documents and other materials.

"The panel is grateful for the continuing support of the Hillsborough families in taking forward its unique and important work."