The Londoner, the son of a Jewish tailor, is also known for campaigning for human rights.

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Ms Alexander's solicitor, Daniel Machover, says failure to hold an inquest would be a breach of her right under Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights to have a prompt investigation into her son's death.

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The 47-year-old said he had been spurred on to make the trip by the memory of his son, Haroon, after being invited by the UK charity Human Appeal.

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