The state’s article 2 investigative obligation to survivors of terrorist attacks – The Manchester Arena Inquiry – Paul Greaney QC

Paul Greaney QC has appeared on behalf of the Chairman of the Manchester Arena Inquiry in R (on the application of EA and BT) v the Chairman of the Manchester Arena Inquiry [2020] EWCA 2053 (Admin), judgment in which was handed down on 29th July 2020. The case, which was heard by the President of the Queen’s Bench Division and Garnham J. concerned, among other issues, the extent of the State’s Article 2 investigative obligations to survivors of terrorist attacks. The judgment contains a detailed review of the applicable law and the issues which arise and can be found here.

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