The inquest into the death of Private Geoff Gray will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday 26 February. Pte Gray was found dead at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey in September 2001. The High Court ruled in November 2017 that the inquest into his death, held in March 2002, should be quashed and a new … Continue reading
His Honour Peter Rook QC has today handed down his findings of fact and conclusions in respect of the inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton, a trainee soldier, at Deepcut Army Barracks on 9 June 1995. He has concluded that Sean died as a result of suicide when, in the early hours of … Continue reading
A pre-inquest review hearing into the death of Private Geoff Gray will take place in London on Friday 6 April 2018. It is being held in advance of the fresh inquest into Pte Gray’s death which is likely to be heard in 2019. Pte Gray was found dead at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey in … Continue reading
An exhibit from the inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton has been released. Pte Benton died at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey in June 1995. The High Court ruled in October 2016 that the inquest into his death held in July 1995 should be quashed and a fresh inquest ordered. The new inquest … Continue reading
His Honour Peter Rook QC, who is conducting an inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton, has made an order postponing any reporting of Mr Martin Holder’s evidence until noon on Friday 9 March or further order. The order was made under the Contempt of Court Act 1981. Further submissions on whether the order … Continue reading
The inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton will begin at 2pm on Wednesday 24 January. Pte Benton died at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey in June 1995. The High Court ruled in October 2016 that the inquest into his death held in July 1995 should be quashed and a fresh inquest ordered. The … Continue reading