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<p>For much of the time since Bishop James Jones’ report on the experiences of the
Hillsborough families was published there were ongoing legal proceedings; it was clearly
important that the Government did not take any action which might risk prejudicing
the outcome of those proceedings.</p><p> </p><p>More recently, the Government has
been undertaking work to go further to deliver on issues that are important to the
families, and to make sure that similar injustices are not repeated.</p><p> </p><p>In
publishing its response to Bishop James’ report on 6 December, ministers in both Houses
apologised to the Hillsborough families on behalf of the Government for the length
of time taken to do so.</p>
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