The Coroner hearing the inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton at Deepcut Barracks in 1995 has delivered his verdict. His Honour Judge Peter Rook QC described a toxic culture at the barracks and said that Pte Benton was frequently the recipient of harsh treatment. The Coroner made his ruling after hearing evidence from more than 170 witnesses over 40 days. Mr Greaney represented the family of Sean Benton at the inquest and led Jesse Nichols of Doughty Street Chambers. He was instructed by Emma Norton of Liberty,
The Coroner’s findings included a series of serious criticisms of Deepcut, the Army and Surrey Police:
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