New chance to find out what happened at Deepcut Barracks

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What happened at Deepcut Barracks 1995 and 2002? Four soldiers were found dead, all with gunshot wounds.

Private Cheryl James's family now have permission for a fresh inquest, it's an important marker for the other families.

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Private Geoff Gray was found with two shots to the head. I asked his father if today's news had given him hope.

Four soldiers died from gunshot wounds at the barracks over 7 years amid allegations of bullying and abuse.

Inquests into the four deaths recorded either an open verdict, or a ruling of suicide

In 2002 Surrey Police launched an investigation into the deaths, but found no evidence of anyone else being involved in the shootings

  • Four soldiers died from gunshot wounds at the barracks over 7 years amid allegations of bullying and abuse

  • Inquests into the four deaths recorded either an open verdict, or a ruling of suicide

  • In 2002 Surrey Police launched an investigation into the deaths, but found no evidence of anyone else being involved in the shootings

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In Private James's case the application for a new inquest was made because of a huge volume of new evidence. Private Gray's family say his inquest lasted just an hour.

The family has been living with unanswered questions for well over a decade. They say they vividly remember the day they were told their son has committed suicide. But they never believed their son would take his life.

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There's no guarantee that the high court will agree to a new inquest. And even if there is one, who's to say it'll reveal the truth the families want so much. Still, they're prepared to fight for it.