Dr David Kelly may have committed suicide. He may also have been murdered. Without a proper inquest the public will be kept in the dark for more than 60 years, as decreed by the Hutton inquiry, upheld by the attorney general, then later endorsed by Mr Justice Nicol (Report, 19 December). There was something smug in the manner in which Dominic Grieve told the Commons there would be no inquest, and no release of documents and photographs pertaining to the death. Like Lord Hutton, Grieve has convinced himself that Dr Kelly's death was suicide. It could be true. But if there is nothing to hide then why are key documents and photographs being restricted? Dr Kelly's death should have been dealt with like any death where the cause is not known – by a coroner's inquest. For the attorney general to have taken it upon himself to investigate the death further demonstrates a lack of due process in English law today. I have set up an e-petition calling for Grieve to resign.
John Goss
Birmingham