The topic which the jury raised was not mentioned in open court, while the jury was present.
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I don't think that there's any point speculating about which question that might be? It's good that this is drawing to a conclusion whatever the outcome. The inquiry has been thorough and the families need to somehow draw a line underneath everything. It's appalling that they had to wait so long for such a thorough inquiry, I'm not sure what form of "justice" would be considered appropriate or satisfactory? I've been following the inquiry every day in the Echo and there were failures on so many levels that I just wonder how any person or organisation could be singled out? I'm glad that I don't have to make that decision.Comment
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I'm rather surprised that they have answered the questions so quickly. There was a lot of evidence to get through and I hope they are not just looking to get it over with and get back to their normal lives. Nothing to support that thought but just hoping it is not the case.Football without Origi is nothingComment
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The jury in the Hillsborough inquests has been told they can reach a majority verdict on the question of whether the 96 victims of the disaster were unlawfully killed.
Coroner Sir John Goldring told the nine jurors today that he would accept a majority decision on question six of their questionnaire.
He said: “You have indicated that you cannot reach a unanimous decision on question six.
“You should, please, continue to try to do so.
“If you cannot, I can accept a majority decision.
“That means a decision in which at least seven of you agree.”
On Wednesday the court heard the jury had reached decisions on all but one topic.
The court, in Birchwood Park, Warrington, was then adjourned until this morning.
The jury have to complete a general questionnaire of 14 questions and record times and causes of deaths for each of the 96.
Question six of the general questionnaire is: “Are you satisfied, so that you are sure, that those who died in the disaster were unlawfully killed?”
The jurors retired to consider their decisions on Wednesday, April 6, more than two years after the inquests into the 96 deaths at the 1989 semi-final began.Comment
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Decision has been reached.Oh I don't know.Comment
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So the verdict will be given tomorrow. Pretty big day for those families.*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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What a huge day tomorrow will be.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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If the verdict is one of unlawful killing what happens then? Would it proceed to criminal court?Comment
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Hillsborough inquest verdict: What could happen next?
Although the Hillsborough inquests are about to reach their conclusion, investigations into the 1989 disaster are not over.
While the court in Birchwood Park, Warrington, has been hearing evidence about the tragedy, in which 96 people died, two teams of investigators have also looking into the disaster and its aftermath.
Criminal investigation Operation Resolve, set up by Home Secretary Theresa May in 2012 and run by Assistant Commissioner Jon Stoddart, is looking at the events leading up to the day of the disaster and the disaster itself.
IPCC investigation
Rachel Cerfontyne, commissioner for the IPCC Hillsborough investigation.
The Independent Police Complaint Commission (IPCC) is investigating the aftermath of the disaster - as well as managing elements of the Operation Resolve investigation related to the actions of the police.
Any prosecutions which come as a result of the inquests or investigations will be the responsibility of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Speaking in December 2012, Mrs May said: “Investigation could lead to criminal prosecution; for serving police officers it could also lead to misconduct proceedings.
“Investigation will be the responsibility of both the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and Jon Stoddart.”
Criminal investigation
Jon Stoddart, Assistant Commissioner Hillsborough Investigation Team...
When Operation Resolve was set up, Mr Stoddart said: “If we find there were health and safety breaches or evidence of willful neglect, we will seek to ensure the appropriate action is taken against those responsible.
“If we find that, with the benefit of hindsight, there are lessons to be learned, we will endeavour to ensure that they are addressed. And if we find evidence of criminal behaviour, including manslaughter through neglect, we will seek to lay charges and put people and organisations before the courts.
“Nothing we do will bring back the 96 people who died. But it is my sincere hope that by the end of this investigation we will have reached a point where the many hundreds of people whose lives were changed forever on April 15 1989 will have justice in their sights.”
The Operation Resolve and IPCC teams also supported the inquests in evidence gathering, but their own investigations continued during the inquests and are expected to continue beyond them.Comment
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A huge day today. Doesn't feel real.Thanks very much for being ‘This Mornings’ Farmer’Comment
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Yep it's pretty crazy. Very nervous, Christ knows how the families are feeling.Comment
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I initially thought the jury would rule in favor on everything except Duckenfield being guilty of unlawful killing. It seems we will get at least that with the last question going either way.I don't envy the jury on that last question but surprised we have verdicts so soon. Who knows
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11am is the time they get delivered.*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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27 years. I was 14 when the tragedy happened. Look at the changes we have seen in the world since then.
I've just read an article about the families and was reminded of Anne Williams. What a woman she was. Hopefully there is some place in the Universe where those who didn't live long enough to hear the verdicts today can find their own peace.
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