Why has Lady Justice Hallett been appointed as Coroner?
Because of the exceptional circumstances of the July 7 bombings it was thought sensible to have a very senior judge to conduct the Inquests. Lady Justice Hallett is a Judge of the Court of Appeal, with wide ranging experience across the civil and criminal jurisdictions, particularly in fact-finding jury trials. She was recommended for the role of conducting these Inquests by the Lord Chief Justice of England Wales.
