Cheryl James inquest a step nearer
The next legal step towards an inquest into the death of teenage solder Cheryl James, was being held today.
Coroner Brian Barker QC was expected to hear from lawyers on the progress towards the opening of the new inquest which is expected to get under way in the New Year.
Miss James, whose parents Des and Doreen James live in Llanymynech, near Oswestry, died from a gunshot wound to the head at Deepcut Army Barracks in Surrey in November 1995 aged 18.
An inquest held at the time of her death recorded an open verdict.
But her parents have constantly campaigned for a new inquest amid accusations of bullying within the army camp.
They say vital evidence that should have been put to the inquest has disappeared.
Mr James said that the family has asked that Cheryl's body be exhumed and re-examined by a pathologist for further evidence.
"The family's battle for the truth continues," he said.
""When our servicemen and women lose their lives while in the service of their country their death must be considered and investigated carefully with respect and dignity; not cast aside as an irritation with convenient assumptions providing an alternative for due diligence."
