In 2017, a terrorist attacked the Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert, which led to the deaths of 22 people, including children. The brother of the attacker was extradited back to the UK from Libya in 2017 to face trial for being complicit in the crime.
It has been confirmed that the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber will be granted legal aid in his trial for murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy, which the victims have so far not received, as reported by The Sun.
22-year-old Hashem Abedi will have state-funded representation at his trial, where he will face accusations of 22 counts of murder.
Hashem's older brother, Salman, launched a suicide attack on an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in 2017, which led to the deaths 22 children and adults.
It was revealed last week in a pre-inquest hearing in Manchester for the victims of the Manchester Attack that they had received zero legal aid or state support.
“Lawyers representing the families of the Manchester Arena attack victims have 'embarrassing' evidence highlighting the ‘shortcomings' of the security services”, the BBC reported.
Coroner Sir John Saunders, who is overseeing the inquest, was also told directly by Paul Greaney QC that “Bereaved families are experiencing difficulties in obtaining funding from the Legal Aid Agency”.
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