Mr Meadows' defence counsel, Michael Mansfield QC, said the student did not want to comment after the hearing.

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High-profile lawyers for the campaign, Michael Mansfield QC and Lord Falconer, appeared at the meeting via an internet videolink.

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Michael Mansfield QC, who is representing Hillsborough families, said it was an "extremely sensible decision" to apply for fresh inquests.

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