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Inquest date set for Menezes case Inquest date set for Menezes case
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The inquest into the death of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes will be held in September, it has been announced.The inquest into the death of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes will be held in September, it has been announced.
The electrician, 27, was shot dead by Metropolitan Police officers at Stockwell Tube station, after being mistaken for a terrorist, in July 2005.The electrician, 27, was shot dead by Metropolitan Police officers at Stockwell Tube station, after being mistaken for a terrorist, in July 2005.
Sir Michael Wright QC has been appointed to oversee the hearing into Mr de Menezes's death.Sir Michael Wright QC has been appointed to oversee the hearing into Mr de Menezes's death.
Southwark coroner John Sampson said the inquest would begin on 22 September and was expected to last three months.Southwark coroner John Sampson said the inquest would begin on 22 September and was expected to last three months.
It will take place at Southwark Coroner's Court.
Family at hearing
Calls had been made for the inquest to be held at a larger venue but Mr Sampson said the hearing had to be held within the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham or Greenwich and, despite extensive inquiries, no larger courthouses or local authority properties were available.
Several members of Mr Menezes's family were present at the inquest pre-hearing, as well as their solicitor Harriet Wistrich and barrister Michael Mansfield QC.
Mr de Menezes was shot dead by counter-terrorist police who mistook him for suicide bomber Hussain Osman.
His family believe an inquest could throw fresh light on how the Brazilian met his death.
Representatives of the Justice4Jean Family Campaign, who have campaigned for the inquest to be heard as early as possible and at the High Court, were also present.