A pre-inquest review hearing into the deaths of three British aid workers killed in a drone strike in Gaza is due to take place later this month - including Jim Henderson from Falmouth.
The hearing, which will be held at Avon Coroners Court in Bristol on Monday, September 21, will consider the scope of the inquest into the deaths of James "Jim" Henderson, John Chapman and James Kirby.
It will be overseen by HM Senior Coroner Maria Voisin.
The three former servicemen were among seven aid workers killed when a convoy operated by the charity World Central Kitchen was struck by an Israeli Defence Forces drone in the Gaza Strip on April 1, 2024.
All three men were employed by security company Solace Global, based in Poole, Dorset, and had previously served in the British Armed Forces.
According to representatives of the families, issues expected to be considered at the pre-inquest review include the scope of the investigation, applications from interested persons and the disclosure of relevant material.
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In a statement released ahead of the hearing, Neil Henderson, father of Jim Henderson, said: “We hope the Coroner will carry out a thorough investigation into the attack that killed Jim and the others in the WCK convoy to include an exploration of all the issues relevant to his death, encompassing the decisions and policies leading to the attack, and what role, if any, UK authorities or military equipment originating from the UK may have played in the events of 1 April 2024.”
The family of Jim Henderson is being represented by human rights solicitor Leanne Devine of law firm Leigh Day.
Counsel instructed include Pete Weatherby KC and Mira Hammad.
The pre-inquest review is a preliminary hearing used to determine how a full inquest will proceed and what evidence may be required before conclusions are reached about the circumstances of the deaths.
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