Ninety-six men, women and children died as a result of the Hillsborough Disaster on 15 April 1989. It remains the most serious tragedy in UK sporting history. Thousands suffered physical injury and/or long-term psychological harm. Twenty-three years on, the Panel has negotiated the disclosure of documents from those involved. Its analysis is published in an in-depth Report.
A detailed overview of the Report.
A review of the inquiries and investigations already known to the public.
A detailed analysis, in 12 chapters, of how research into the disclosed documents adds to public understanding of the context, circumstances and aftermath of the disaster.
Recommendations for a permanent digital and physical archive.
Documents and other material from the contributing organisations including reports, minutes of meetings, transcripts, witness statements, letters and memos, records of telephone calls.
Including government departments, police, the coroner and emergency services.
Background to the appointment of the Panel and the professional profiles of its members.
The scope of the Panel's work and its Terms of Reference.
This information is provided in the Report's Appendices.
Documents and other material about the context, circumstances and aftermath of the disaster have been made available by the Independent Panel to bereaved families, survivors and the general public.
Having consulted with bereaved families, the Panel identified contributing organisations and individuals and negotiated their agreement to submit their documents and other relevant material. Documents were scanned and catalogued by archivists, then analysed and reviewed by the Panel and its researchers.
This site contains detailed accounts of the tragic loss of life, rescue, survival and trauma. While deeply sensitive details are not included to respect the privacy of the bereaved and survivors, some of the content is distressing.
