Survivors of July 7 attacks feel ‘shunted aside’ from inquests

SURVIVORS of the July 7 bombings yesterday said they feel they have been “shunted aside” after being excluded from inquests into the deaths of the 52 victims

Some of those affected by the 2005 atrocities said they were disappointed not to be granted a special status by the coroner which would allow them to question witnesses. But they pledged to throw their full weight behind Justice Hallett as she tries to get answers for what happened and whether more could have been done to prevent the attacks.

Their solicitor Clifford Tibber said he would not rule out appealing against the coroner’s decision at the Royal Courts of Justice.