Bombing survivor slams security services 'cover up'
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A survivor of the 7/7 bombings is disappointed at
plans to turn the victims' inquests into a public inquiry.
The government and Mi5 are calling for an inquiry so
highly-classified intelligence material is not made public
knowledge when the alleged failings of the police and the secret
service are scrutinised.
Mother-of-four Beverli Rhodes, 49, of Nettlefield, Kennington
(pictured right by Mike Gunnill) was badly injured by the
bomb blast on the tube train travelling to Russell Square, London
on July 7 in 2005.
She is unhappy at the move to cover up information and feels the
survivors have a right to know what happened.
She said: "I don't think Mi5 or Scotland Yard would want
what they have found out to become public knowledge. That's why
they want it to be closed. If any of the operators are brought to
the stand they will shut it down."
Mrs Rhodes was also angry that she and fellow survivors will not
be represented at the inquests or an inquiry.
She said: "We had discussions with a senior counsellor and were
told that we would be represented but that was chucked out.
"We've got no voice at all. The Honourable judge has decided
that the survivors have no rights. I think it's appalling. It's a
day that changed our lives forever but I think it's unlikely that
anything that went through Mi5 will ever be made public.
"What's going to happen next time? That's what worries me."
The inquests are due to be held at the Royal Courts of Justice
in October. A preliminary hearing will be held on July 23.
Tuesday, June 29 2010
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