Hutton pair join Diana inquest

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Martin Smith and Lee Hughes both worked previously on the Hutton inquiry.

A spokesman for the Judicial Communications Office said: "The appointments reflect the exceptional nature of the inquests and the workload this entails."

Mr Smith, a partner in the public and regulatory law group at Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP, will act as solicitor to the coroner.

Lord Justice Scott Baker is taking over the role of coroner from Baroness Butler-Sloss, who is quitting after confessing she lacked the experience to deal with an inquest with a jury.

Lee Hughes will be the secretary for the inquests into the deaths of Diana and Dodi Fayed.

He also held the same post for the Hutton inquiry, which investigated the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly.

Mr Hughes is currently director of courts appointments at the Judicial Appointments Commission.

A further preliminary hearing is due to take place at the High Court in London next week.