Source: Liverpool_Echo
REVEALED: The seven who will sit on Hillsborough files panel in Liverpool
Hillsborough panel 460[LNB]THE ECHO can today exclusively reveal the seven people sitting on the Hillsborough tragedy files panel.[LNB]Their closely-guarded identities were to be unveiled this morning by ministers at the House of Commons.[LNB]The seven people cover a range of disciplines from police, health, archiving and media including three people with strong links to Liverpool.[LNB]The panel are:[LNB]Phil Scraton, professor of criminology at Queen's University, Belfast, and writer of the acclaimed The Truth book on the 1989 disaster. Formerly based at Edge Hill.[LNB]Katy Jones, TV producer and factual producer on Jimmy McGovern's drama documentary, 'Hillsborough'.[LNB]Liverpool-born newsreader, journalist and former host of the Question Time show Peter Sissons.[LNB]Paul Leighton CBE, former Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.[LNB]Dr Bill Kirkup, CBE, formerly associate medical director, Department of Health.[LNB]Christine Gifford, member of the Lord Chancellor's Advisory Council on Public Sector Information.[LNB]Sarah Tyacke, former chief executive of the National Archives and Keeper of the Public Records[LNB]Today's announcement officially sets in motion the process of scrutinising millions of secret documents, chaired by the Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Revd James Jones.[LNB]Westminster chiefs are said to be very pleased with the panel's make-up as many of those appointed are considered leaders in their fields.
