Inquiry lawyers say it's not 'necessary or proportionate' to look at racism as a specific component but campaigners and families believe it's 'fundamental' if lessons are to be learned.
The COVID inquiry has"doubled down" on its decision not to examine the impact of structural racism during the pandemic, according to bereaved families and campaigners.
"How can the inquiry be expected to learn lessons that will save lives in the future if it won't touch such an important issue?" he said.
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