Manchester Arena attack inquiry: Survivors take legal action

(BBC) Survivors of the Manchester Arena attack are taking legal action after losing their bid to be represented at the public inquiry into the bombing.

More than 40 people who were injured in the 2017 attack are calling for the decision to deny them “core participant” status to be reversed.

The ruling means they will not have the same rights as the police, government and the families of those who died.

An application has been sent to the High Court for a judicial review.

Saoirse de Bont, who is representing the survivors taking legal action, said they were “disappointed” by the decision, adding “they believe that the investigation to learn lessons will be limited as a result.”

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